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Oxford Instruments - Bristol, TN
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Software Manager at Oxford Instruments Plc is a pivotal role within the Engineering Management team, responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the development of control systems, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and advanced analytics. This position is crucial for driving the company's strategy to become a world-class semiconductor equipment supplier, focusing on innovation and product development. The Software Manager will collaborate with various teams to create cutting-edge products and ensure exceptional customer support.
Responsibilities
- Work with peers across the organization to define and deliver strategic objectives.
- Develop and drive the software strategy, recommending new tools and techniques to improve product quality.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures in software engineering.
- Carry out line management for a team of software engineers, providing guidance and technical support.
- Manage software projects by defining specifications and overseeing delivery.
- Ensure high quality and documentation of all software produced by the team.
- Collaborate with the engineering management team to develop customer intimacy and work with other engineering teams.
- Undertake customer site visits as the senior software representative.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in a computing and/or physics-related discipline.
- Extensive software experience including C++, C, assembler, and PLC programming.
- Significant management experience in a development team.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in PC-based C++ development in a real-time control environment.
- Familiarity with Agile Development and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of UML, TCP/UDP socket communications, and serial protocols.
- Experience with motion control and PLC systems.
- Understanding of HMI design and continuous integration.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary
- Structured career development opportunities
- Good work-life balance
- Private healthcare
- Share incentive plan
- 25 days annual leave
- Half-days on Fridays
- Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible benefits package
