Lead Software Engineer

About the role

You will play a key role in designing and delivering advanced software solutions for underwater robotic systems. The position focuses on creating innovative, high‑quality software that meets business and project requirements while leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex software projects for underwater robotic systems.
• Develop and define software architectures for large‑scale, integrated solutions.
• Translate high‑level system requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Maintain a system‑level perspective while overseeing detailed implementation.
• Act as the technical authority and primary point of contact for stakeholders and customers.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Plan, estimate, and manage work packages, resources, and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to software quality standards and industry best practices.
• Implement and improve development processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage workload distribution across teams.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a senior software engineering role.
• Degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary software teams.
• Experience designing software architecture for complex, safety‑critical systems.
• Strong estimation, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage directly with customers and stakeholders.

Required skills

• C++
• Python
• JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON
• Web frameworks and backend technologies (Angular, Django, Node.js, React, Apache)
• WebSockets and real‑time data systems
• Docker and containerisation
• Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
• SQL and database technologies
• Debugging and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, system logs)
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance
• Experience on Windows and Linux environments