IT & Software

Software Manager

Atlas Copco

Eastbourne · East Sussex · United Kingdom

Overview

As Software Manager, you own the software engineering function for embedded software driving vacuum technology. You lead a technical team, shaping delivery strategy and ensuring software excellence across scientific and semiconductor applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to align software with hardware integration, regulatory standards, and project goals. You will drive innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement in a hands-on leadership role. This position offers the chance to influence architecture and delivery at scale within a trusted, growth‑minded environment.

Pay / Benefits
  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being
  • On-site role in Eastbourne
Responsibilities
  • Guide the software engineering function to align with industry standards and company objectives
  • Oversee design and development of embedded software and HMIs for vacuum equipment
  • Define engineering strategies ensuring robust hardware/software integration
  • Mentor and manage a high-performing engineering team
  • Collaborate with project management, hardware engineering, test engineering and manufacturing
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and emerging technologies
  • Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and product quality
  • Provide software architecture and delivery expertise across languages and lifecycles
Key requirements
  • At least 5 years managing software/IT teams or complex projects with successful scalable software delivery
  • Experience coaching and developing engineering talent
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and change leadership
  • Background in complex enterprise environments with cross-functional exposure
  • Understanding of aligning software delivery with business strategy
  • Proficiency in vendor management, budgeting, resource planning, and risk assessment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills bridging technical and business teams
  • communication
  • leadership
  • collaboration
  • embedded software development
  • C++
  • C#

Reference: WJ-747_30873435

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