Software Head

Software Head

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:

• Own the architecture, design, and delivery of software systems for station operations, including protocols like Modbus, CANBus, TCP/IP, NATS, and cloud integration.
• Oversee real-time systems for data acquisition, processing, and communication, ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and high availability.

2. End-to-End Product Ownership:

• Drive software development from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with customer and business requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration between hardware and software for station systems, including power management, thermal systems, charging systems, and edge computing.

3. Team Leadership:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team to deliver high-quality, maintainable software.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

4. Collaboration and Vendor Management:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, cloud, and product management, to define station software roadmaps.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless integration of station components, meeting quality and timeline expectations.

5. Innovation and Problem Solving:

• Drive innovation in station software systems to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and enhance the customer experience.
• Address complex challenges with effective, scalable, and innovative solutions.

6. System Optimization:

• Ensure the station software stack is secure, scalable, and performs efficiently under high transaction loads.
• Implement best practices in multithreading, memory management, and IPC for edge computing devices like NUCs.

7. Analytics and Monitoring:

• Leverage IoT data for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and business insights.
• Ensure robust data pipelines for local and cloud data communication, leveraging databases like TimescaleDB.

Requirements:

• Experience: 12+ years

  of software development experience, with at least

  5 years

  in leadership roles

  .

• Hands-on expertise in protocol integration (Modbus, CANBus, TCP/IP, NATS) and IoT systems.
• Proven track record of delivering customer-focused software solutions in startups or product organizations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages, with expertise in real-time systems and edge computing.
• Deep knowledge of multithreading, IPC, and memory management in distributed or embedded systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, middleware, and time-series databases (e.g., TimescaleDB).

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Strong team building and leadership skills with experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and external partners effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in IoT-driven businesses, EV swapping, or energy management systems.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, message authentication, CRC checks, and fault classification.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure IoT Hub for seamless edge-cloud integration.