Site & Software Dev Team Lead

Now hiring! Site & Software Dev Team Lead

Austin, TX

We are looking for a Site & Software Developer Team Lead  to join our trinamiX team in Austin.

Come create innovative solutions with us!

As a Site & Software Dev Team Lead, you Foster Innovation by...

• Proactively identifying the best technical approach to meet strategic goals — we value engineers who think, not just execute.
• Performing rigorous code reviews and raising the technical bar across the engineering team.
• Translating technical and business requirements into high‑performance embedded C++ libraries.
• Designing and implementing robust, efficient, well‑tested, and extensible components across our core biometric authentication platform.
• Leading, managing, and mentoring a cross‑functional team of 11 Software Engineers and Data Scientists, with full disciplinary responsibility.
• Fostering a high‑performing, collaborative engineering culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Translating business requirements and product needs into clear technical direction for the team.
• Creating an environment where engineers grow, innovate, and do their best work.
• serving as the Site Leader of our Austin legal entity for administrative and legal compliance purposes.
• Overseeing day‑to‑day office operations to ensure a productive and well‑coordinated work environment.
• Maintaining regular communication and alignment with headquarters in Germany.
  Note: This Managing Director function is lightweight — no P&L ownership and no strategic business decision-making.

If you...

• Hold a BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Bring 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Have 4+ years of leadership experience with direct reports, incluiding disciplinary responsibility.
• Demonstrate strong, proven expertise in C++ (ideally C++17) and preferably Python 3.
• Have experience leading or managing a software engineering team.
• Exhibit excellent analytical thinking and communication skills in English.
• Are responsible, organized, and an exceptionally fast learner
• Have experience with Git, Linux, CMake, and/or QML.  (preferred)
• Are familiar with embedded systems or computer vision domains. (preferred)
• Have previous collaboration experience with Data Scientists or cross‑functional R&D teams. (preferred)

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.