Join Our Team as a Software Development Manager at Epiroc!We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Development Manager to guide a talented software engineering team specializing in C# / .NET development with a focus on command-and-control software supporting fully autonomous vehicles and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. You will oversee the design, development, and delivery of robust applications, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project success.
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift Timings: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (Flexibility due to global position).
Responsibilities:- Provide hands-on guidance to a team of software engineers, driving the development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performing applications using C# / .NET frameworks and UDP, TCP, HTTP, and WebSocket messaging protocols.
- Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across the codebase.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of features and enhancements.
- Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues, propose innovative solutions, and guide the team through implementation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline development processes, improve team efficiency, and adopt modern tools or methodologies.
- Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other departments, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and direct development best practices and process improvements.
- Recruit, onboard, and integrate new team members, ensuring a smooth transition into the team and company culture.
- Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with team members to provide support, gather feedback, and address individual concerns and set goals supporting career aspirations.
- Manage team performance, set clear goals, and conduct performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and recognizing achievements.
- Resolve conflicts and foster a positive, inclusive team environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Knowledge/Education:- Bachelor's or a Master's degree in computer science, robotics or a related field.
- 10+ years of full-stack software development experience in C# and .NET including a familiarity with front end technologies like WPF, Winforms, Blazor, Maui, or Qt/QML .
- 5+ years in a management or technical leadership role, managing or mentoring developers.
- Deep understanding of WPF, XAML, MVVM design patterns, and UI/UX principles.
- Experience working in Robotics, Automation, or similar fields.
- Familiarity with software development tools such as Visual Studio, Git, Azure Devops or other CI/CD solutions.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., NUnit, MSTest) and writing testable code.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools.
- Expertise with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and integrating WPF applications with cloud services.
- Experience with performance optimization techniques for client / server applications, and synchronous and asynchronous API's.
- Experience with application scaling techniques: horizontal, vertical, and algorithmic.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a team of engineers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Exceptional analytical skills and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.
The work environment reflects typical conditions encountered while performing the essential functions of this role in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level is generally low to moderate.
