Manager, Software Engineering

TL;DR

Manager, Software Engineering: Leading engineering teams focused on improving the software underlying Kobo’s eReaders with an accent on technical delivery activities from system design through to monitoring & incident response. Focus on balancing immediate product goals, future technical needs, and current team health.

Location: The ideal candidate will be located in either Dublin, Ireland or in Darmstadt, Germany.

Company

hirify.global Inc. is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for booklovers.

What you will do

• Lead ~20 engineers and testers in three Agile teams, focused on improving the software underlying Kobo’s eReaders.
• Actively participate in technical delivery activities from system design through to monitoring & incident response, providing technical leadership at every stage.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, actively seeking opportunities for their professional development & providing feedback in 1:1s and other settings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers in Product, Design & Architecture to guide initiatives from conception to production.
• Continuously enhance and evolve team processes to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate with other delivery team leaders to ensure seamless cross-team collaboration on larger projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a Software Engineering team, preferably in a consumer device setting.
• Extensive experience in managing individuals, including providing feedback and conducting performance reviews.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, preferably in C++
• Familiar with best practices, common challenges with building and maintaining consumer software products.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, represent, and advocate for technical approaches and team needs in strategic discussions, effectively bridging the gap between engineering and leadership.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all organizational levels.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with eReader or consumer electronics device development.
• Experience working with embedded systems, C++, or Linux environments.
• Prior experience with the Qt framework or GUI development.
• Exposure to working with hardware partners or suppliers.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hours and remote working environment
• 4 extra long weekends around bank holiday weekends
• Full benefits starting from your first day
• Flexible spending account
• Talent and development training budget
• Free Kobo device + free weekly eBook or audiobook