Head of Neural Software Engineering

Head of Neural Software Engineering – Brain-Computer Interfaces 📍 Munich, Germany | Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days from home) | Permanent Our client is a well-funded new venture within an established, fast-growing healthcare group with a strong track record of turning research into approved medical products. Their mission is to build the next generation of brain-computer interfaces, with the aim of restoring movement to people with paralysis, sight to the blind and a voice to those who can't speak. They're now looking for a Head of Neural Software Engineering to own the software that turns brain signals into actions. It's the bridge between the implant and the patient. You'll shape the full software architecture from an early stage and build the team around it. What you'll be doing Building and leading a high-performing neural software teamDeveloping software for real-time acquisition, pre-processing and decoding of neural signals, as well as targeted stimulation via the implantDesigning and optimising decoding algorithms and signal processing pipelines that work in both directions between brain and device, under strict latency and reliability requirementsOwning the BCI software architecture end to end, from the implant-facing firmware interface through middleware to the application layerWorking closely with the chip and electrode hardware teams and with clinical partners to make the software work for real patients What you'll bring Strong foundations in software development and system architecture, with a solid grasp of real-time requirements, latency and resource constraintsProficiency in at least one system-level language (C, C++ or Rust) and in PythonDigital signal processing knowledge, ideally with experience of neural or physiological data (e.g. electrophysiology, EEG, EMG, ECG)Experience with embedded software, firmware or development in regulated environments is a plusExperience leading or mentoring engineers, or the ambition and confidence to step up and build a teamA degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physics or a related fieldA background in fast-paced, high-performance environments such as startups, research labs or high-growth techFluent English (German is a bonus but not essential) Why join? Build a technology that could genuinely change patients' livesResponsibility from day one, with short decision-making paths and a young, driven teamWork alongside a top-level management board of successful entrepreneurs, former consultants and experienced industry leadersThe backing of an established, well-resourced groupHybrid working from a site just outside Munich, with relocation support available If you've built real-time signal processing or embedded software and want to lead something truly pioneering, apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation.