Software Engineering Manager

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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Join QIAGEN's growing software engineering organisation in Cluj and help shape the future of software solutions that support healthcare and diagnostics worldwide. In this role, you will lead a talented team of engineers while remaining actively involved in technical design and development. Working closely with Product, UX, DevOps, Quality, and Regulatory teams, you will influence architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence, and deliver scalable cloud-based solutions that have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Technical Leadership & Hands-on Contribution

Team Leadership & People Management

Delivery & Execution

Cross-functional Collaboration

Quality, Compliance & Reliability

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, including proven team leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Scala and Java with the ability to guide complex technical decisions.
• Experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS and/or GCP.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, engineering quality practices, and modern development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within international and distributed teams including fluent English language skills.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, bioinformatics, regulated software environments, analytics platforms, React, Angular, or Vite is considered an advantage.

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.