Background Join Next Level Coffee, the trailblazers behind nunc., our cutting-edge IoT coffee ecosystem. We're on a mission to revolutionize home coffee experiences with our premium products—coffee machine, grinder, app, and more. Launching in 2024, nunc. combines innovation and convenience for coffee lovers everywhere. With strong financial backing and a dynamic team, we're poised for rapid growth. Ready to transform the way the world enjoys coffee? Join us So what is the role? As the software lead developer, you will join our growing IoT and software team and be responsible for the continued design, development, and testing of the nunc.OS system (IoT, based on Linux), ensuring its scalability and maintainability. Your area of responsibility begins at today’s pre-launch version for the existing Linux system (nunc.OS) and continues through all stages of the development plan to the successful introduction of the solution. Afterwards ongoing development and implementation of community feedback, new developments and implementation will be key. This requires both your specialist coding knowledge and your practical skills. You will be responsible for overseeing, steering and driving the entire integration of the nunc.OS system (connected to IoT grinder, machine including embedded, software, hardware, recipes, etc.) together with the nunc.dev teams You will work closely in the respective project team with app development, UX/UI design, software development, quality and the corresponding test groups. Together you will optimize the nunc.system in all aspects and ensure seamless integration and a uniquely awesome user experience. You will work directly with the founders and executives of the team Our Tech Stack We work with state-of-the-art tech Web(App)-Stack JavaScript, Python, Dart, TypeScript, SQL, C, C++ Flutter, Angular, Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Docker, Firebase On the embedded side we also work with Yocto Linux This is the next level you achieve after 6 months: You have successfully collaborated with the software team to finalize the specifications for the nunc.OS system You have led the development and testing efforts of the initial version of the nunc.OS system software for the market launch You have ensured its scalability and maintainability You have hired and mentored the first people on your team of software developers You have worked with the team to further refine and implement the best software development process. What you need for this role: Strong skills in C/C++ programming language The Software Lead should be enthusiastically driven by the idea of bringing great coffee quality and product quality to home baristas Deep understanding of Yocto Linux, IoT, cloud computing, and digital technologies, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes 10 years of experience in embedded systems and software development Proven track record of delivering successful software projects on Linux Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, interactive media, IT or similar Fluent in German and English You are familiar with Git, Jira and Agile methodologies You are open for traveling to workshops with partners What we deliver on: We want to do great stuff with a great team – this only works with a nofilter and nobullshit attitude. Huge opportunity to join early stage and build a company – you work on our common vision, product and values You are best in class – and are enabled to make best in class decisions. We love working visually and with the end result in mind, then get there by building fast and learning fast. We love humans, we love coffee and working with the coffee community, from farm to cup. Hybrid working - you work remotely, but once a month we meet for 2-4 days in Konstanz, the Alps, or Mallorca. Your home office setup tailored to your workday needs. Fitness programs, childcare subsidies, a home coffee supply, and many more benefits await you. About us Next Level Coffee aims to bring the best coffee to the best place: Home. In 2024, we plan to launch the nunc. system (machine, grinder, app, etc.). We have strong supporters, so our financial funding is secured for all necessary activities. Join and create a fantastic brand, product & company