Team Lead Software Engineering(C)

Job Description

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Team Lead to build and lead a team of software and data engineers developing market-leading color matching solutions.This is a player-coach role, combining hands-on software development with technical leadership and people management. The role focuses on enabling team effectiveness, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in a global and modern engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing team of software and data engineersHire, onboard, motivate, and coach team members, fostering engagement, growth, and a strong team cultureContribute hands-on to software development, including design, implementation, and code reviews - leveraging AI in every stepProvide technical leadership and guide architectural decisions together with the global team (US, Switzerland, India, Germany, Netherlands, North Macedonia)Own and evolve the system architecture to ensure scalability, maintainability, and quality.Facilitate Agile ways of working (Scrum/Kanban), supporting effective planning and prioritizationWork closely with global stakeholders (India, Europe, US) to align on technical direction and product evolutionEstablish and continuously improve software engineering practices (testing, CI/CD, code quality, security, usage of AI)Drive a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and engineering excellenceRequired Qualifications & Professional Knowledge8 years of relevant work experience in Software Development, ideally in desktop software products3 years of experience as Team LeaderSeveral years of proven experience in C/CDeep knowledge of application architecture, including multithreading and design patterns, with the ability to coach others in these areasSolid experience with build systems, including CMake and Visual StudioProficiency with debugging tools and performance profilersAbility to analyze customer requirements and translate them into formal software specificationsKnowledge of color management workflows is a plus.Ability to collaborate effectively with a global, crossfunctional team, including software engineers, product management, software quality assurance engineers, and application supportSolid understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycleExperience working in Agile environments (Scrum and/or Kanban)Strong ability to translate requirements into robust technical solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishWillingness to travel (10%)Preferred QualificationsExperience leading or mentoring software engineering teamsExperience with C/C and MFCExperience with data engineering or data-driven applicationsExperience working in geographically distributed teamsEducation & ExperienceBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience:5 years of experience building commercial software solutionsPersonal AttributesStrong ownership mindset and ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilitiesCollaborative and pragmatic approach in a cross-functional, global environmentHigh learning agility and passion for continuous improvementAbility to operate effectively in a distributed team with partial timezone overlap (India US/EU)We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent. We believe in the value of unique perspectives, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who may not meet every criterion to apply and bring their distinctive experiences to our team.We OfferA dynamic, international, and innovative work environment.Exciting technical challenges and expert colleagues with decades of experience in the field.A position in our Bangalore office with flexibility in the time schedule and hybrid work model.A human sized organization where youll have contact beyond the R&D department.Coaching and learning opportunities at every stage of your career.Direct collaboration with engineering, product, support, and business stakeholders across Europe, Asia, and North America.A culture that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and constructive challenge.The freedom to influence technical direction, engineering practices, and ways of working.Opportunities to build, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams.Youll have the opportunity to shape not only technical solutions, but also the way your team works, collaborates, and grows. We believe great leaders create environments where engineers understand the problem, contribute to the solution, and take pride in the outcome.Team leads are trusted to contribute not only technical expertise, but also vision, coaching, and leadership that help shape the future of our products and organization.Immerse yourself in a vibrant and dynamic workplace that spans industries such as printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, and textiles. Join a team that thrives on pushing the boundaries of whats possible .

Keyskills :
Software DevelopmentData EngineeringTeam LeadershipAgileScrumKanbanApplication ArchitectureMultithreading