Manager, Software & Firmware Development

Are you interested in driving the design and launch of cutting edge, innovative devices? Do you thrive on managing complex design initiatives, solving intricate problems and defining excellence in new product development? Are you skilled at leading teams and development projects that combine both C++ and C#? If you answered yes, yes, yes, yes, then we’d love to discuss our Manager, Software & Firmware Development role with you!

A Snapshot of What You'll Do:

Our Software Engineer's are responsible for the design, development, testing and maintenance of Anton Paar QuantaTec software projects that support new product innovation and development of analytical lab instrumentation. As a member of our R&D team you'll be responsible for:

The Software & Firmware Development Manager is responsible for the design, development, testing and maintenance of Anton Paar QuantaTec software and firmware projects that support development of analytical lab instrumentation. The Software & Firmware Development Manager is responsible for:

• Setting the standard of quality of work regarding source code, architecture, testing, product robustness, aesthetics and ease of use
• Managing the software development process and ensuring that the team utilizes the tools necessary to timely and efficiently advance projects with the highest level of quality
• Actively leading by setting priorities, expectations and fully advancing the team through hiring, training and mentoring
• Agile delivery and Scrum management, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews/retrospectives, backlog prioritization, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders regarding software features to support existing products and new product development
• Fostering the exploration and utilization of modern software methods by staying up to date on industry advancements and best practices

The Impact You’ll Make:

The Software & Firmware Development Manager is a self-starter who leads a team, balances multiple projects on defined timelines and engages with inter-company teams to refine the product requirements. Job duties include:

• Evaluating internal talent to best allocate resources and assign work accordingly
• Attending meetings on behalf of the department for project planning
• Acting as a liaison between departments to ensure projects are executed on schedule
• Handling the most challenging issues and elevating concerns as necessary on behalf of the department
• Working with department head to meet corporate objectives and targets
• Designing graphical user interfaces (GUI) for new software
• Architecting the software structure roadmap for new measurement instrumentation
• Troubleshooting issues including fixing bugs found during development or any issues reported by customer support or the operations team
• Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to solve programming or product problems
• Providing critical feedback and/or code reviews for team members
• Staying up to date on programming best practices, tools and processes

May be required to travel to other Anton Paar facilities domestically or internationally (

• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required :

The Software & Firmware Development Manager typically requires a combination of supervisory experience, education, training, certifications and skills. This role requires the following:

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software development
• Minimum of 5 years of combined programming experience in C++ and C#
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in embedded software development
• Minimum of 3 years managing a team
• Experience in Graphical User Interface (GUI) design and development
• Experience in Version Control
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated efficient work methods and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal business functions and external suppliers

Preferred skills include:

• MS in Computer Science or related field
• Knowledge of Anton Paar development framework, SQL and databases, Visual Studio, TCP/IP programming, Linux O/S, RTOS and Scrum/XP

Skills and Competencies, We Need:

The Software & Firmware Development Manager will possess leadership skills in addition to technical skills, soft skills and industry knowledge to lead a team of engineers, including:

• Commitment & Initiative:
• Leads according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
• Shows strong support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
• Launches projects timely, balances workloads and distributes work efficiently
• Communication & Emotional Intelligence:
• Provides clear instruction to employees, explains how product or process works, and is available to answer any questions that may arise
• Ability to get a point across, create a compelling presentation and get buy-in for ideas
• Inspires others to achieve better results and demonstrate emotional intelligence
• Collaboration & Teambuilding
• Works well with others on internal and external teams through interpersonal skills
• Creates cross-functional teams that utilize the highest skill levels and provide developmental opportunities
• Build rapport with other departments, build alliances and negotiates effectively
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:
• Approaches problem solving logically, researches options, avoids biases and focuses on meaningful data to draw the right conclusions even under pressure
• Effectively identifies challenging or complex issues, evaluates options, and resolves in the best interest of the organization
• Performs analysis to assess the needs of the department and creates a plan to meet the requirements
• Department Accountability & Capacity:
• Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions, follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes
• Can fully explain job duties and projects for all direct staff and redistributes work effectively
• Can fully explain the scope, utilization, efficiency and value-added tasks of each employee
• Employee Management & Development:
• Demonstrates the ability to manage, lead and enable others
• Helps employees progress in their career by mentoring on a consistent basis
• Continuously clarifies responsibilities, priorities and expectations that align with company goals
• Goal Development & Execution:
• Identifies measurable opportunities for department and staff to improve
• Creates opportunities to stretch staff out of their comfort zone
• Puts into effect of a plan, order, or course of action with a certain degree of immediacy or urgency and does not hesitate or delay moving forward
• Integrity & Financial Acumen:
• Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
• Understands and monitors the financial aspects including wages, allocations and expenses within area of responsibility
• Uses sound judgement in decision making regarding financial matters
• Quality & Innovation:
• Works to the highest of quality standards by anticipating problems, testing and checking their work, and pays close attention to detail
• Continuously looks for way to improve quality within their department and offers suggestions to other areas
• Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful while adapting to change and engaging in continuous learning to promote the growth of the individual and the organization.
• Time Management & Dependability
• Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames and decide between conflicting priorities
• Shows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
• Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
  

Who we are:

Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop every-day products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.

Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.

What We Do:

Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.

Supervision Exercised

This role is a working manager who is a member of multiple teams and supervises approximately five software and firmware engineers.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.