WorkNomads is seeking a Software R&D Team Lead to join our diverse team, working remotely from the EU or from the WorkNomads base in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Software R&D Team Lead is responsible for leading and developing a team of software engineers working on specialized software development, including AI-integrated neurotech, industrial, and mobile applications systems. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to make informed decisions under uncertainty, and a strong sense of ownership. You will collaborate with product, design, and operations teams, challenge assumptions constructively, and support the engineering organization in delivering sustainable value over time. Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead, grow and develop a team of software engineers working on specialized software development, including AI-integrated neurotech, industrial, and mobile applications systems. • Build strong observability, incident management, and release pipelines to maintain high service availability and velocity. • Get hands-on contributing to software design, architecture, implementation and testing • Provide technical leadership to the team members. • Represent the team during collaboration with other cross-functional teams. • Support the performance goals definition, their monitoring and execution. • Set the technical roadmap, choose the right tech stack, align engineering goals with our overarching business objectives and manage it The tools in your backpack: • 10+ years experience in software engineering with at least 3 years in senior technical leadership role. • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams • Proficiency and/or high experience with C#, C++, Python • Experience with mobile development platforms (iOS, Android, Flutter) • Proficiency in API design, microservices, and data security • Extensive experience with proven track record of leading technology teams in software product development • Strong understanding of AI technologies and ability to integrate AI/ML • Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, observability • Expert knowledge of general software engineering concepts, e.g. design patterns, algorithms, and data structures. • University degree in the field of computer science, applied mathematics, electronic engineering or comparable qualifications. • Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level). Other nice-to-have tools: • Familiar with neuroscience, industrial communication and voice-driven user interaction technologies is a plus • Familiar with cloud-native driven services using Kubernetes, Terraform or similar technology is a plus • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure and DevOps practices is a plus Our recipe for a great life in Bulgaria: - The opportunity to participate in our new nomadic economy, instead of watching it happen from the side-lines - A personalized career development program - An environment where your opinion matters, and you manage your own work-life balance - International and dynamic workplace - Coverage for internet and phone bills equal to 50 EUR net - Employment or Freelancer contract with WorkNomads - Competitive remuneration and social welfare package - Team get-togethers and networking events are in our DNA! - Need a place to live? Digitally check in to your spacious room in our WN LAB Hotel, the biggest and coolest 4-star co-living hotel in Bulgaria. No deposit, and special discount rates for single apartments starting from 660 EUR/month (utilities and cleaning included!). = TOTAL(LY): amazing life & work with WorkNomads About the docking station: WorkNomads is a global employer for digital nomads, empowering people to live life their way, offering flexible co-living and remote and project-based jobs. Interest piqued? Join us! We celebrate the right of every human to be themselves and provide opportunities for global talent to shine.