Software Manager jobs in Germany

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Vertical Portfolio Marketer (m/f/*), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Lead new technology identification, organizational learning, and market/competitive insights through Trend Analysis, Secondary Research, and Customer engagement

• Lead Marketing Planning for Automotive BIW/Chassis and Propulsion/Emissions segments and partner with TEBG Platforms, Global Commercial Marketing, and TEBG Marketing Center for execution and measuring impact

• Partner with Vertical ADE and Platform Portfolio and R&D teams to progress technology hopper ideas to Build Business Case with focus on BIW/Chassis Structural Adhesives

• Develop Lead Generation priorities and content for BIW/Chassis and Propulsion/Emissions and execute campaign programs

• Partner with Platform Portfolio and Marketing Center to execute NPI commercial launch plans

• Consults with Account Based Marketers, Marquee and Key Account leaders, Vertical and Platform R&D for customer workshop design and execution

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Fundamental experience in New Product Commercialization, Marketing, Strategy, Sales and/or technical roles in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in Business or Technical discipline

• Experience in solving complex customer design challenges in a technical, sales, or marketing role in the Automotive market environment

• Prior experience in sales, business leadership, or technical role in the Automotive market

• Experience successfully commercializing new product platforms in the Automotive market

• Business leadership, technical, or sales experience with Structural Adhesives products

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Your Responsibilities:

• Development of embedded software and tools for electrical components and systems for e-bike drives, from concept to series production

• Design of concepts, architectures, and specifications based on CAN bus and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

• Responsibility for the integration of HMI, remote controls, and displays

• Interface coordination with system components, especially Battery Management Systems (BMS)

• Support in the development of ride control and drive regulation systems

• Creation of test specifications, reviews, and approvals within the software development process

• Development of software test strategies and implementation of automated software tests, including unit, integration, and system testing

• Documentation and version control of software, including code reviews

• Independent work within project teams, including analysis and planning of work packages in close collaboration with hardware and frontend developers

• Potential interest in taking on a team lead role

Your Profile:

• Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mechatronics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience

• Experience in e-bike drive systems and related interfaces (CAN bus)

• Experience with HMI, remote controls, and displays, including relevant interfaces (BLE)

• Solid practical knowledge of programming languages Python and C/C++

• Experience in embedded software development (real-time systems)

• Familiarity with configuration, version control, documentation, and testing tools (e.g., GIT, DOXYGEN)

• Experience in software design according to the V-model standard

• Basic knowledge of electric drives and actuators, interfaces, and protocols

• Independent working style, reliability in meeting deadlines, and strong team skills

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and monthly tax-free benefit

• Opportunity to shape future mobility technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking team passionate about innovation

• Professional growth with potential for leadership roles

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance

• Drive the search monetization technical vision by incorporating and developing software engineering processes and standards to enhance eBay’s buying experience.

• Collaborate with scientists and product managers to deploy complex yet scalable core algorithmic logic.

• Create robust data pipelines and real-time monitoring and optimization algorithms.

• 4+ years of software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong proficiencies in data structures, functional programming, algorithms, OOPs, and Software Design

• Experience in designing and operating big data processing pipelines, such as: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, ETL

• 3+ years of software development experience in building large scale Web Services and Backend Applications using Java, C++, Scala, and related technologies

• Background or interest in mathematics or machine learning

• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and influencing skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years of experience,

• Masters degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 3+ years of experience.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the operational launch and execution of new strategic initiatives in the Collectibles space, ensuring seamless coordination across product, operations, and marketing teams.

• Accelerate adoption and performance of innovative programs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and impact.

• Partner with senior leaders to prepare strategy updates, business cases, and stakeholder communications, driving alignment across the organization.

• Contribute to future growth projects, from pilot design through to rollout, building repeatable frameworks that deliver long-term business results.

• Leverage analytics and market insights to guide decision-making, track performance, and measure impact.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has 4+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting or in e-commerce with a strong focus on strategy and cross-functional program leadership.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, strongly growing environment, with the ability to translate strategy into execution.

• Demonstrates strong project management skills, balancing multiple initiatives and stakeholder groups effectively.

• Possesses excellent communication skills, creating impactful narratives for both executive and cross-functional audiences.

• Brings a structured, problem-solving mindset with a bias for action and tangible results.

• Is fluent in English (German a strong plus).