Software Development : Director (m/w/d) R&D Data Applications

Your tasks

• Build, mentor, and empower a team of 10-15 skilled software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable full-stack IP applications that are integral to the CMX platform, ensuring the highest quality.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for the development of data applications on the CMX platform such as Tput & IP Measurement, eCall Applications and audio/video (VoLTE/VoNR) testing.
• Take ownership of the entire software development lifecycle – from concept and planning to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance – ensuring timely delivery of high-impact solutions.
• Establish strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, breaking down silos and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve shared goals.
• Guide your team through evolving technologies and industry best practices, enabling them to remain at the forefront of data application verification and testing.
• Lead the team through organizational changes and ensure a flexible and effective team structure.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field is required.
• Proven experience in software development, with a strong focus on telecommunication industry, and excellent understanding of networking protocols and IP technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Experience leading and managing a team of software engineers with excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve high performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential; German language skills are a plus.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn or XING.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Reference number: 13804
Recruiting contact: Sonja Kupfer

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.