Team Lead, System Software/UI – Embedded Linux, ROS, C++

NavVis

Team Lead guiding embedded Linux, ROS, C++, and UI software for NavVis reality-capture and digital-factory solutions. Leading two squads, hardware/software integration, production readiness, and mapping-device reliability.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack software development, particularly in C++ and Python, while leading and mentoring software teams. Capable of driving system software reliability and quality through effective communication, collaboration, and technical direction.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ScriptingTeam LeadershipSoftware ReliabilityReal-Time Systems

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentApplication DevelopmentUI FrameworksROS (Robot Operating System)CI PipelinesData QualityScalabilityStress TestingCode ReviewAutomation

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationPerformance ManagementStakeholder Communication

Tools & Technologies

AngularReactVue.jsEmbedded GPU IntegrationDevice ProvisioningOTA UpdatesSensor Pipelines3D Graphics Programming

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreePhD in Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringRobotics

Industry Keywords

Real-Time SystemsRoboticsSLAMSoftware/Hardware InterfaceTechnical Direction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularJavaScriptLinuxPythonReactVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver software and user experience across the full stack, from multi-language UI and real-time scan visualization to Angular, Python backend, application-level ROS nodes, and the Linux platform
Lead, mentor, and grow the System Software team across two squads through technical direction, regular 1:1s, career development, and performance management
Ensure communication and collaboration within and across teams and departments
Shape product direction as new sensors, form factors, compute platforms, and cross-product features emerge
Own software readiness for production launches by defining technical direction and aligning milestones and roadmaps
Define team boundaries and hardware/software handover conventions, workflows, interface contracts, and best practices
Drive System Software reliability, data quality, scalability, provisioning, update mechanisms, CI pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop tests, and stress tests
Uphold engineering quality through development workflow, release, QA, and code-review processes; contribute hands-on and drive AI adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field
7–10 years of professional software engineering experience on systems running on real hardware
Experience managing a shared technical boundary between teams, such as platform/driver or software/hardware, including interface definitions, handover conventions, ownership, and joint missions
Strong C++ experience in a production codebase
Solid Python skills for tooling, scripting, and automation
Understanding of application development and UI frameworks sufficient to provide technical direction
Demonstrated experience leading or technically mentoring a software team, including people development, task coordination, and stakeholder communication
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Preferred/additional experience: Angular, React, Vue.js, or comparable UI frameworks; real-time systems; robotics, SLAM, ROS; device provisioning and OTA updates; embedded GPU/graphics stack integration; sensor and camera/video pipelines; real-time 3D graphics or GPU programming; open-source contributions

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of paid time off per year
EGYM Wellpass subsidy for access to fitness and wellness facilities
Deutschlandticket subsidy for public transport
Flexible working hours
Hybrid work setup
Full visa and relocation support for international candidates
Bike leasing model through JobRad
Competitive compensation package
Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
Financial support for local language classes