This position will be part of the KION Group - Mobile Automation team! KION Mobile Automation (KMA) is the world-leading, fast-growing, innovative frontrunner in the development of mobile robotics, robotic fleet controllers , and cloud-based fleet logistics management systems. KMA has a focus on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. AGVs are fully autonomous robots that move and transport items in production, warehouse, and distribution centers without manual intervention or permanent conveying systems.

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Tasks and Qualifications:

The Sr. Engineering Software Manager will be responsible for the management of the research and development for onboard & offboard software technologies used within Mobile Automation solutions. This is to be accomplished by providing the technical backing for all initiatives requested by the Mobile Automation Requirements Management team. Drives the software strategy and implementing relationship with main stakeholders of the market software ecosystem. Close exchange with universities and research entities as well as ERP providers and internal stakeholders. This role will report to the Vice President of Product Development.

Core Responsibilities:

• Definition and implementation of a software organization for Mobile Automation
  
  

• Establishing long range goals and objectives for software teams
  
  

• Strong involvement in business development, growth, sales, and individual employee achievements
  
  

• Ensuring release targets are met with acceptable quality metrics
  
  

• Hiring, training, and evaluating engineers within the software teams
  
  

• Conferring with Mobile Automation Requirements Management to build and maintain a direction roadmap for all software products
  
  

• Developing and implementing policies, standards, and procedures for all software departments
  
  

• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software engineering, or related technical field. A Master's degree is preferred
  
  

• 5+ years managing software development teams. Experience managing robotics is a plus.
  
  

• Experience working with logistics or industrial automation
  
  

• Strong software development background (embedded, cloud & architecture)
  
  

• Strong understanding of AGILE development practices and their relationship to traditional development
  
  

• Strong people leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to structure and mentor teams
  
  

• Exceptional communication skills
  
  

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to remain calm in tense situations
  
  

• Detail-oriented
  
  

• Quality-oriented and customer-focused
  
  

• Self-motivated
  
  

• Strong understanding of all underlying technologies used in the development process
  
  

  • Languages: C#, .net standard, .net core, Angular, C++
    
    

  • Technologies: Entity Framework, AutoFac, SignalR, WebAPI, LINUX RT, ROS
    
    

  • Tools: Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, Gitlab, SAP, Docker, Kybernetes