Head of Software Engineering

STEIN Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Seeking hands-on Head of Software Engineering to lead cross-disciplinary teams for document processing products. Responsible for software architecture and driving modernization initiatives.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeRoding • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software strategy and architecture for document processing products, with a strong focus on leading interdisciplinary teams and ensuring system reliability and security. Proficient in automation, CI/CD processes, and compliance standards relevant to industrial software.

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Software Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and MentoringEmbedded Systems ExpertiseCI/CD Pipeline OptimizationSecurity Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsReal Time Control SoftwareDocument Processing SystemsAutomationTechnical GovernancePerformance MeasurementCapacity PlanningSite Reliability EngineeringCoding Standards

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationStrategic MindsetBusiness Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer ScienceDegree in Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

Industrial SoftwareProduct SafetyIoT ConnectivityIndustry 4.0Compliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Low-cost catering in the company canteen
The company´s own fitness studio