- Company: Get A Job.ai
- Location: Berlin
- Salary: Pay not listed
Website Get A Job.ai
Represented by Get A Job.ai
About This Opportunity
We are representing a confidential medical devices organization with operations in Berlin. Our client is at the forefront of minimally invasive surgical technology, and we're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide their development team through both technical excellence and the strategic adoption of AI-supported development practices.
This is a leadership-focused software engineering role where you'll mentor engineers, drive the transformation to modern development methodologies, and ensure regulatory compliance in a highly regulated environment. You'll work on embedded systems that directly impact patient outcomes in surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
- Lead software development for regulated medical devices and guide engineers in implementing software solutions
- Drive the transformation from classical software development to AI-supported development practices within the team
- Conduct requirements analysis, create and review software requirements, and maintain comprehensive documentation for compliance with FDA and ISO 13485/IEC 62304 standards
- Perform design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to software standards across the team
- Plan tasks independently for yourself and the team, including creation and execution of software tests
- Analyze and resolve software issues in highly complex error scenarios
- Develop and maintain internal software standards and technical documentation
- Lead training sessions on software development practices, tools, and standards
- Identify, evaluate, and introduce AI-supported software development tools and workflows
- Supervise students and external development partners with focus on technical quality and regulatory expectations
- Mentor new employees in software development practices and participate in hiring processes
- Support strategic decisions through preparation, evaluation, and technical advisory
- Participate in specialist conferences to monitor trends in medical-device software and AI-supported engineering
What We're Looking For
- Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, systems engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent field
- Approximately 2 years of experience leading software development for regulated medical devices and guiding engineering teams
- Strong understanding of AI-supported software development approaches with proven ability to lead adoption within development teams
- Excellent knowledge of system development, software architecture, and software design
- Extensive embedded software development experience in C/C++ with ability to provide technical direction and review solutions
- Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and ensuring high-quality implementation in software projects
- Confident use of software development tools, AI-supported engineering approaches, and Microsoft Office
- Good verbal and written English skills (CEFR B2 level)
- Strong leadership mindset with ability to guide engineers, set technical direction, and create alignment
- High willingness and capability to drive change, particularly transformation to AI-supported development
- Quality-conscious, trustworthy, and reliable work ethic
- Team-oriented and communicative with ability to influence without direct authority
- Structured and systematic working style translating strategic goals into practical practices
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to various sites and business contacts
- Desirable: knowledge of electrical engineering and transmission protocols
How We Work With You
When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our specialized recruiters will review your profile and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will flow through our talent team to ensure the best experience for you.
Pay
Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair consideration throughout our recruitment process.
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Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
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Listing facts
- Role Lead Software Engineer (m/f/d)
- Employer Get A Job.ai
- Location Berlin
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted September 10, 2026
- Apply by October 10, 2026
- Country Germany
- Overview Full job description on this page (545 words)
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- Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
- Coordinate installation of software system.
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