Team Lead, Software Development (Hungary)

About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats. Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com . The Role We are seeking a motivated and people-oriented Team Lead to provide guidance and foster growth within one of our engineering teams responsible for developing globally distributed SophosLabs Intelix cloud services. SophosLabs Intelix services provide advanced threat intelligence, cloud-based malware analysis, and real-time detection capabilities, empowering organizations to proactively defend against sophisticated cyberattacks. In this role, you will primarily focus on leadership, strategic thinking, and deliver measurable impacts. Your goal will be to foster an environment where individuals can reach their highest potential by removing obstacles, building trust, encouraging accountability, and driving continuous improvement. You will also play a key role in accelerating AI adoption within your team, offering guidance, support, and exemplary leadership to boost efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. While you don’t need to be the most technically skilled person on the team, it’s important that you collaborate well with technical teams, understand the relevant trade-offs, and help facilitate well-informed engineering decisions. You will collaborate with engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders, prioritizing clear communication, tangible results, and lasting progress. The role is mostly remote within Hungary, with regular in-person team and social gatherings. Main Duties Lead, support, and develop a high‑performing team through clear direction, trust, and regular feedback Create a positive, inclusive team culture with strong ownership, accountability, and psychological safety Proactively identify and remove impediments that slow down progress or reduce team effectiveness Actively drive AI adoption within the team: Enable and support the everyday use of AI tools and workflows Lead by example through hands‑on usage to increase productivity and delivery speed Coach individuals on growth, performance, and career development Enable clear communication among team members and stakeholders Facilitate planning, prioritization, and execution with an emphasis on achieving meaningful business outcomes rather than focusing solely on procedural adherence Promote ongoing enhancement in work practices, collaborative efforts, and overall quality Bridge technical and business discussions to ensure alignment and understanding What You Will Bring Excellent English communication skills, spoken and written Proven people leadership skills with a strong focus on empathy, trust, and accountability A great attitude: proactive, solutions‑oriented, and ownership‑driven Proven skill in recognising potential issues and risks promptly, and responding to them in a positive and effective manner Strong coaching and feedback skills; comfortable having both supportive and challenging conversations Able to manage upwards Clear enthusiasm for AI adoption, with a track record of: Learning new tools quickly Encouraging others to experiment and improve Using AI responsibly to improve efficiency and quality Very strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills Ability to work effectively in an agile, sometimes even uncertain, and definitely always fast‑moving, environment Desirable Skills Previous experience as a Team Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar role Technical background in software engineering, cloud, or infrastructure Experience working with agile teams and modern delivery practices Understanding of cloud‑based or distributed system architectures Experience leading substantial changes or adoption of department wide initiatives (tools, processes, or ways of working) Familiarity with AI‑assisted development, analysis, or productivity tools in a professional setting Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos? · Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship. · Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit · Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy · Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities · Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint · Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp · Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To You We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data Protection If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. 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