Head of Software Engineering (m/f/d)

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Head of Software Engineering to define and deliver the software strategy for our document processing machines. You will lead cross‑disciplinary teams (embedded, backend, UI/UX, automation), own software architecture and the full product lifecycle, and drive modernization initiatives such as CI/CD, DevOps, IoT and Industry 4.0 integration.

Your tasks:

• Define and execute the software strategy and roadmap for document processing products.
• Lead and grow interdisciplinary teams (embedded, backend, frontend, QA, automation); hire, mentor and set performance goals.
• Own software architecture and lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Ensure reliability, performance and security of production systems through observability, testing and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, product and operations to align technical decisions with business needs.
• Drive automation and digitalization: document workflows, IoT connectivity, remote diagnostics and Industry 4.0 features.
• Introduce and optimize development processes including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and DevOps culture.
• Measure and improve system performance through profiling, capacity planning and continuous improvement cycles.

Your profile:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in software development within industrial or embedded product environments.
• Leadership track record managing software teams and delivering complex projects on schedule.
• Technical breadth: embedded systems, real time control software, industrial interfaces and networking.
• Familiarity with automation or document processing systems is a strong advantage.
• Experience with code review processes, coding standards and technical governance.
• Familiarity with security best practices (OWASP, secure coding).
• Knowledge of standards and compliance relevant to industrial software and product safety.
• Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder communication and business acumen.

We offer:

• Attractive additional financial benefits such as holiday pay and health bonus
• Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance
• Individual support from the Mühlbauer Academy through internal and external training programmes
• Employee events (e.g. Christmas party, visit to a folk festival and barbecue)
• International working environment - opportunities for temporary assignments abroad
• At the Roding site, you can also expect: low-cost catering in the company canteen, the company´s own fitness studio
• You can find many more benefits on our homepage