Software Engineering Manager - Control System

Schedule: full-time Employment: permanent Years of experience: 7-10 Your mission As Software Engineering Manager – Control System at planqc, you will lead and support a growing team of engineers working closely with the hardware development of our neutral-atom quantum computer . You will ensure their personal growth, technical excellence, and delivery impact while driving the  development of the control system software stack . In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly hardware engineers and senior leadership, you will align technical execution with company strategy and product priorities, while fostering a healthy and collaborative engineering culture.  Key responsibilities   People Management  Lead and support a team of engineers. Run regular 1:1s, mentoring, and career development conversations. Provide performance feedback and conduct evaluations. Hire, onboard, and  retain  top engineering talent. Foster a healthy, diverse, and collaborative team culture. Technical & Project Management  Drive execution through planning, prioritization, and delivery monitoring. Align team goals with company and product priorities. Ensure engineering quality standards (testing, reviews, documentation). Facilitate design discussions and guide technical decisions. Coordinate dependencies with hardware and software teams and proactively remove blockers. Communicate  progress, risks, and needs to senior leadership. Support preparation and submission of new  project  and funding applications. Your responsibilities Necessary requirements:  3–5 years of experience in engineering leadership , or strong  track record  as senior engineer with team coordination experience. Solid technical background in embedded systems, control software, software architecture, distributed systems, and industry experience in hardware-related development . Experience with hardware-in-the-loop tests and integration with experimental hardware. Experience working in or with optics labs. Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to build trust and motivate teams. Experience with project management practices and agile workflows. Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is a plus. Valid work permit for Germany or the EU. Supplementary skills:  Background in electronics, FPGA programming, or real-time systems. Prior experience in a startup or research-driven environment. Experience working with funding applications or R&D projects.