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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Location Team Lead - **Company:** HBK - **Location:** Darmstadt, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5847068593 ## About the Role * Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Engineering or a related field. * Proven track record of leading technical teams, influencing strategic decisions, and driving innovation (minimum 3 years). * Strong technical background, preferably in Hardware Engineering or Firmware/Software development, with the ability to oversee and support technical challenges. * Knowledge of modern leadership practices, such as Situational Leadership, and the ability to apply them effectively. * Experience with agile development methodologies, such as SAFe. * Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. * Fluent in English and German (written and spoken). ## Description The R&D Team Leader will lead a cross-functional development team based in Darmstadt (Germany). Your team includes hardware as well as firmware developers, working together to deliver complete key-turn solutions for the DAQ market. This is a true leadership role where you are responsible for growing your team's capabilities to deliver complex products faster and with the highest quality. In addition, you will support project execution by acting as a Scrum Master, ensuring that the Scrum team can contribute effectively to project success. As an R&D Team Leader, you will report to the Head of R&D Operations, who oversees all development sites. Within this global team, you will help ensure that projects are staffed with the right skill sets. You will collaborate with peers in Product Management during project execution and work closely with local on-site stakeholders to create the best working environment-always guided by our values - Own It, Aim High, Be True. You will also collaborate closely with the organization's technical leaders, called architects, who support you by leading a cross-functional team., Lead a Cross-Functional Team * Manage and inspire a team of hardware, software, and firmware engineers, as well as testers, to deliver turnkey DAQ solutions * Foster collaboration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of components. Drive Technical Excellence * Promote best practices in engineering processes, quality standards, and compliance. Act as Scrum Master * Facilitate agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives). * Remove impediments, coach the team in agile principles, and ensure adherence to SAFe or similar frameworks. * Maintain visibility of progress through dashboards and burn-down charts. Grow Team Capabilities * Mentor and develop team members through continuous feedback, training, and career development plans. * Identify skill gaps and implement strategies for upskilling. Ensure Project Success * Collaborate with Product Management to align deliverables with market needs. * Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions as Scrum Master Resource and Stakeholder Management * Work with global R&D leadership to ensure projects are staffed with the right skill sets. * Engage with local stakeholders to create a safe and productive work environment, following the principle of Safety First. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Diversity as a Growth and Happiness Factor in Agile Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/862-diversity-as-a-growth-and-happiness-factor-in-agile-development) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/291-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-berlin) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)