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Lead C++ software engineer

About VitalFluid:

VitalFluid believes our world needs healthy, sustainable food - produced without harmful chemicals. VitalFluid empowers growers to adopt plasma technology as a natural, residue-free alternative to chemical fungicides. VitalFluid creates innovative, easy-to-use machines that produce Plasma Activated Water on-site, using only water, air, and electricity. Giving growers the tools to protect their crops and the planet.

Job summary:

VitalFluid is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our hardware and software development teams. You'll play a pivotal role in the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge embedded systems that support our mission. This position demands technical excellence in embedded software and skills to manage and mentor a team of C++ engineers, guiding technical decisions and fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for complex embedded systems.
• Oversee and mentor a team of C++ engineers, guiding technical decisions and fostering a collaborative development environment.
• Implement software solutions for real-time embedded applications.
• Develop high-performance C++ applications that run efficiently on constrained devices (low memory, low power).
• Perform hardware/software integration and system-level debugging.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, service engineers and researchers.
• Define coding standards, best practices, and ensure the team's adherence to them.
• Contribute to system-level design decisions.
• Stay up to date date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a focus on C++.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software interaction.
• Expertise in C++ programming for embedded systems (C++14).
• Expertise in administration and use the Yocto Project
• Solid experience in debugging and optimizing embedded systems for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD.
• Strong knowledge of hardware interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, etc.).
• Ability to analyse complex system-level problems and provide effective solutions.
• Customer- and solution-centric attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with automated testing
• Experience management practices, like project management and agile frameworks

Preferred skills

• Leadership experience managing or mentoring engineering teams.
• Familiarity with hardware design (schematics, PCBs) or experience working closely with hardware teams.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cloud integration and IoT protocols.
• Previous work on safety-critical or certified systems

Why work at VitalFluid?

At VitalFluid, you'll contribute to groundbreaking technologies that advance sustainable agriculture and protect the environment. As we transition into a market-driven growth phase, you'll be part of a dynamic organization scaling its impact—moving from research and development into widespread market adoption. This shift brings exciting opportunities to shape products that directly meet customer needs and influence real-world farming practices. You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who value initiative, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.