Manager Software Engineering
Have you been at sea supported by Humphree stabilizers? We're confident that you'd remember. Our systems make the difference between joy and seasickness. Join us, let's make everyone love the sea!
Do you enjoy working close to cutting‑edge technology?
If the answer is yes, imagine stepping into a role where your leadership directly shapes the future of embedded systems, cloud software and user experience. Picture a position where you get to guide passionate engineers — and together explore what’s possible within marine technology.
This is what Humphree can offer you in this exciting opportunity.
We are now looking for a Manager for the Software Engineering Team at Humphree.
The team consists of developers working with embedded software, user interface design, backend and frontend development for our cloud platform, as well as software testers. Together they build the complete software ecosystem that powers Humphree’s world‑leading stabilization solutions.
As Manager for the Software Team, you will lead and develop this diverse group, ensuring that the team thrives, collaborates and continues to deliver high‑quality software that moves the company forward. You will work closely with Humphree’s CTO and be part of the R&D management team.
Key Deliverables
Lead, support and mentor a multidisciplinary team of software developers and testers
Build and nurture a high‑performing team culture where people feel motivated, safe and inspired
Drive continuous improvements in ways of working, processes and collaboration
Ensure technical direction and alignment across embedded development, cloud services and user interface components
Secure high software quality throughout the full development chain
Work closely with product owners and other leaders within R&D to deliver on our technology roadmap
How can you contribute?
You understand that great software is built by great teams — and that leadership is about enabling people to grow, collaborate and succeed. You reflect on challenges from different angles and turn insights into decisions that help both the team and the product move forward.
You have confidence in your own technical background while staying curious and open to new perspectives. You enjoy connecting with people, building relationships and contributing to a positive team atmosphere. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you are comfortable asking for input as well as offering support.
As Humphree is a fast‑moving and innovative company, we believe you enjoy working close to both strategy and hands‑on development questions. You are comfortable switching between a high‑level view and detailed technical discussions when needed.
You are a natural and authentic leader with a coaching mindset. You listen well, communicate clearly and help ideas gain traction.
We believe you have:
A university degree (MSc or similar) within software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a related field
A background in software development, preferably with experience in C, C++ and C#
Experience in leading people — as a manager, team lead or similar
Experience from or familiarity with agile software development methods
Strong communication skills and the ability to create trust and engagement around you
- Department
- R&D
- Locations
- Göteborg
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Göteborg
Perks & Benefits
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Responsibility & Career
Working in an entrepreneurial setting means that you can grow & develop faster than in other environments. Achieve your career goals in months instead of years, choose to grow with us or move on to our sister companies Volvo Penta or CPAC systems! -
A Unique Journey
Besides changing an industry and building a world class company, we work out together at our next door spa, arrange monthly activities together and some of us join the annual Humphree ski trip. -
Compensation & Benefits
The greatest compensation we can offer is to work with your passion, give you the opportunity to grow your capabilities with inspiring colleagues. That's great, but it's hard to eat. We offer competitive salaries & benefits and we pay for performance - perform well, earn well.
Workplace and Culture
We have the courage to bet on what we don't fully comprehend and trust that a combination of our skills and drive we'll grow stronger and faster than competition.
The desire to move forward is essential in how we work and who we hire. We win more often than we lose and celebrate our successes, big or small.
We take care of each other and value different perspectives to help our colleagues to better solutions for our customers.
Come by our office and meet our team - coffee and an insight to the marine world is on us!
About Humphree
Since 2002 we have offered simple to use and smart stabilization systems to the marine world. Our customers would tell you that we're second to none in quality and reliability on the seven seas. We're proud of what we have achieved and challenge ourselves to re-invent what we do to stay in the lead in the future. Curious? Connect!