Head of Software Engineering

The Company is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to play a pivotal role in shaping its future technological direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a long-term technology and AI strategy, providing guidance on key technology and architecture decisions, and ensuring the future viability of the existing solution landscape. This role involves the strategic refinement of the company's technological focus, with a strong emphasis on leveraging new technologies and artificial intelligence. The Head of Software Engineering will also be tasked with further developing the technology and development organization, ensuring effective structures, standards, and sustainable collaboration, and striking a balance between quality, scalability, and delivery capability. Applicants for the Head of Software Engineering position at the company should have a background in a responsible technology, engineering, or development role, ideally within a product-oriented software or technology-driven environment. In-depth knowledge of modern software architectures, platforms, cloud and operational models, as well as data, integration, and security topics, is essential. The role requires a candidate with practical experience in AI technologies, the ability to assess their application in terms of both technological and economic value, and a combination of strategic vision with technical depth. Strong communication, decision-making skills, and excellent German language proficiency are also necessary for this key position.