Software R&D Team Lead - Malta

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Perks of being one of us:

• Flexible work setup: work fully remotely from any country in the EU on a freelance/B2B contract, or join our Sofia, Bulgaria office under a local employment contract that offers a comprehensive social welfare package.
• Autonomy: an environment where your technical vision matters, and you own your work-life balance.
• Growth: a personalized career development program to fuel your journey; learn from experts, expand your craft, and work across industries.
• Global vibe: an international, dynamic, remote-first workplace.
• Connectivity Support: coverage for internet and phone bills (50 EUR gross).
• Total Rewards: paid time off and competitive remuneration.
• Community: team get-togethers and networking events are in our DNA!
• Seamless Living: need a base? Digitally check into a spacious room at our WN LAB Hotel, Bulgaria’s biggest and coolest 4★ co-living hotel. No deposit, with special discounted rates for single apartments starting from 660 EUR/month (utilities & cleaning included!).
• Be part of something beyond work: culture, values, impact.

How to Apply / What Happens Next:

1. Send us your CV by hitting the “Apply” button.

2. You will hear from one of our Global Talent Connectors within 5 business days with the next steps.

3. Meet us on MS Teams and tell us what excites you.

4. Next stage could be a test or a task - we want to see what you DO (not just what you say)

5. Along this journey and depending on the role you are applying for, prepare to meet either our Chief Talent Gaucho, your future leader or our Head Honcho!