Software Engineering Manager

Build the software of tomorrow. Develop the engineers who make it possible.

From medical devices and industrial automation to semiconductor solutions: behind every successful high-tech product lies strong software. Are you the leader who helps software teams excel, embraces new technologies like AI, and at the same time builds the engineers of tomorrow? Then we would love to get in touch with you.

With us, you will play a key role in the further development of our Software Engineering organization. You will be responsible for the growth, quality, and performance of a team of approximately 45 (embedded) software professionals and ensure they receive the right environment, direction, and support to successfully tackle complex technological challenges.

You operate at the intersection of technology, leadership, and organizational development. You focus not only on today's results but also build the software organization of tomorrow. You create an environment where craftsmanship, knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement are central. Furthermore, you closely follow technological developments and stimulate the use of modern technologies to make software development smarter, faster, and more effective.

Your Responsibilities

• You lead a team of approximately 45 embedded software engineers and support them in their professional and personal growth.

• You provide direction for AI-driven transformation within the software team and the broader organization, and guide your team and colleagues in new ways of working.

• You foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration.

• You ensure the right balance between project results, team development, and long-term goals.

• You collaborate with architects, technical leads, and project teams on the further professionalization of software development within Benchmark.

• You monitor the required capacity, competencies, and deployability of the department.

• You play an active role in attracting, developing, and retaining software talent.

• You strengthen collaboration with international engineering teams within Benchmark.

• You represent Software Engineering within the Competence Management Team and actively contribute to organization-wide decision-making.

• You stimulate the use of modern development methodologies and tooling to enhance quality, productivity, and innovation.

• You translate technological developments into concrete improvements in processes, workflows, and engineering excellence.

Together with the managers of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Test Development Engineering, you work on a future-proof engineering organization. You continuously seek ways to strengthen collaboration between disciplines and successfully translate technological developments into practice.

Why This Role?

This role offers a unique combination of people leadership, technology, and strategic impact. You will have the space to further shape our software organization, develop talent, and influence how complex high-tech products are designed and developed. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to explore and help embed the application of new technologies, including AI, within the organization.

What Does Benchmark Offer?

At Benchmark, you work on products that matter! Furthermore, we are an organization where you are given freedom, entrepreneurship is rewarded, and you are given the space to implement your ideas. We offer you a dynamic environment with the space to make quick progress, grow, and take responsibility. You are part of a global company where the down-to-earth Twente culture has been preserved.

With us, you get challenging work, a lot of trust, and room to keep developing yourself. You work with down-to-earth colleagues in an informal culture, with good conditions for sustainable performance.

Additionally, we offer:

• An attractive salary

• A bonus scheme linked to the performance of your team and the organization.

• A management contract with ample room for entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, and impact on the further development of the organization.

• Personal growth and development, where we collaboratively create a development path that aligns with your ambitions and the needs of the organization.

• Flexibility in structuring your workweek, with room to combine work and private life in a way that works for you.

• A strong knowledge-driven engineering climate, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation are central. Through initiatives like Lunch & Learn sessions and Pitch Discovery Sessions, you get ample opportunity to learn, inspire, and develop new ideas.

Who Are You?

Whether you are an experienced engineering manager or ready for your first major leadership role, you get energized by technology and developing people. You know how to connect professionals, provide direction, and achieve results together in a complex high-tech environment. With your technical background, curiosity, and leadership potential, you will help build the next generation of engineers and innovations. Do you recognize yourself in this? Then we would like to meet you.

• A completed HBO or WO degree in embedded software, electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable technical field.

• You have a solid background in embedded systems and sufficient technical depth to discuss technical choices and development directions with engineers and architects.

• At least seven years of experience in a high-tech development environment, including several years in a management role or a technical leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and developing engineering teams within a complex technical organization.

• The ability to successfully connect technical vision, organizational goals, and talent development.

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in both Dutch and English languages.

Serious Tech
At Benchmark, you work for companies that make an impact with their innovations. For example, we develop new products that improve safety or health, or enhance convenience. These products are delivered from product design through to volume production and sometimes directly to the end-user. This entire process is carried out entirely in Almelo, where we collaborate with approximately 650 colleagues.

We work on innovations for, among others, semiconductor, healthcare, aerospace, and industry. From product design to volume production: the entire process comes together here. The technical bar is set high, but the culture remains down-to-earth and close. You work with people who take responsibility, help each other, and want to keep improving together.

Seriously You?

We are looking for people who get energy from complex technology and do not shy away from a solid challenge. People who take responsibility, share ideas, and want to keep improving together. Do you recognize yourself in that? Then we'd love to talk further.

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Are you interested in working at a fast-growing and internationally operating high-tech organization? Apply now!

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