Workgroup Lead

Rosenxt is a forward-thinking technology group — we are visionary architects of progress with 45 years of engineering excellence. As a privately owned global partner, we look far beyond tomorrow, are committed to the long-term and thus turning opportunities into successful ventures. We are tech enthusiasts through and through, diving deep into the latest technologies. This expertise in various technology fields, such as sensors, autonomous robotic, AI or advanced materials and our strong R&D mindset allows us to develop highly innovative products and services for customer in most challenging environments such as subsea, industrial, renewables, or the integrity of water and energy supply. Our purpose goes beyond pure business; it's about creating progress and sustainable value — for our customers, our partners, and society at large. Why work for Rosenxt? The US team of Rosenxt is an extended team of people with a passion for technology and innovation. Our ongoing organic growth results in career opportunities and gives our employees chances for further development and added experience. We are a tight-knit group of interdisciplinary engineers, working closely together with state-of-the-art technologies and top-notch engineers around the world. We strive to create a supportive and rewarding environment so everyone can excel. Our San Luis Obispo, California team primary focuses on developing both software and hardware for prototype sensors used in non-destructive testing. This involves programming near hardware-software interfaces, developing or modifying embedded device drivers on Linux and other embedded kernels, implementing signal processing algorithms, implementing hardware abstraction layers, interfacing with FPGAs, and targeting resource-constrained processors. Our Columbus, Ohio Software and Data Science team works with large data, developing machine learning models to deliver high quality solutions to our partners. Rosenxt USA seeks to add a: Workgroup Lead Location : Columbus This position is fully remote within the US East Coast, with preference for candidates located in or near Columbus, Ohio, and close collaboration with our supervisory organization in Germany as well as our US legal entity management in California. We are a technology-driven company with several innovative business units in the growth phase. While we maintain certain centralized structures, we foster an agile, start-up-like spirit. Our teams develop advanced AI and software solutions that process large sensor datasets, build intelligent cloud services, and power real-time edge applications. We operate in domains where security, reliability, and engineering excellence are essential. In this international environment, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team working mostly remotely across different US regions and Europe. Summary We are looking for a Workgroup Lead to be the on-the-ground engineering leader for our US-based team. You will have line management responsibility for a cross-disciplinary team of approximately [12?] engineers spanning AI/ML, cloud backend, frontend, and DevOps. You will serve as the US leadership anchor within a distributed organization that operates across US, Europe, and Southeast Asia. This role reports to the Head of Software and AI, with additional task management from the Head of AI, based in Europe, and partners closely with US branch management in California. It is designed for someone who thrives with a high degree of autonomy and wants to shape how a growing team operates. Responsibilities People Leadership Own line management for a co-located team of AI/ML engineers, software engineers, and DevOps engineers across the US. Hold regular 1:1s, set development goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career growth for each team member. Build a cohesive, high-trust team culture in a distributed environment where colleagues span multiple US regions and Europe. Encourage transparency, ownership, and continuous learning within the team. Delivery Support the team’s delivery cadence, ensuring work is planned, blockers are removed early, and commitments are met. Drive engineering quality standards: CI/CD pipelines, code review practices, cloud automation, monitoring, and documentation. Identify process gaps and implement improvements that help the team deliver more effectively. Cross-organization collaboration Build a strong team culture and improve collaboration between engineers who work across different US regions and Europe. Act as the primary link between the US engineering team and the supervisory AI organization in Germany. Collaborate with US branch management in California on HR, operational, and organizational processes. Technical Engagement Participate meaningfully in technical discussions around AI/ML pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture. You don’t need to be the deepest specialist, but you need to engage credibly. Help the team make sound architectural decisions and maintain alignment with the broader technology strategy. Qualifications Essential skills 7+ years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a people leadership or team management role. Demonstrated experience managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams (not solely AI/ML or solely traditional software). Strong people skills: coaching, motivation, constructive feedback, performance management, and handling difficult conversations. Proven ability to build team cohesion and maintain high morale in distributed or fully remote settings. Depth in at least one of: AI/ML systems, cloud-native backend services, or DevOps, with working fluency across the others. Excellent communication skills, particularly across time zones, cultures, and organizational boundaries. B.S. in Computer Science, AI/ML, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Desirable skills M.S. or higher in a relevant discipline. Experience with AI/ML systems in production environments (beyond experimentation or proof-of-concept). Background in industrial, safety-critical, or regulated environments (oil & gas, subsea, energy, defense, or similar). Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act or equivalent compliance standards. Experience working within or reporting to a European parent organization. Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable operating with ambiguity, taking initiative, and building processes from the ground up. Soft skills Communication: Communicate effectively across organizational levels, cultures, and time zones People development: Actively coach and develop team members across different technical disciplines, providing constructive feedback, identifying growth paths, and having difficult conversations when needed Conflict resolution and trust-building: Build cohesion within a cross-disciplinary team, navigate interpersonal friction constructively, and foster psychological safety Influence: Build relationships and drive alignment through persuasion and credibility Adaptability: Guide a team through organizational change, evolving scope, and ambiguity as the organization scales, adjusting approaches when needed Prioritization and delegation: Manage the team's workload effectively, make trade-off decisions, shield the team from unnecessary noise, and know when to delegate versus when to step in. Curiosity and continuous learning: Stay current with developments in AI/ML and engineering practices, but also with evolving approaches to engineering management and team health Organizational awareness: Understand how decisions impact across projects and geographies, read the broader business landscape, and know when to escalate, when to absorb, and when to advocate. Purpose-driven leadership: Connect the team's daily work to the broader mission(s) of the organization, keeping people motivated and engaged Self-starter: Operate proactively with a high degree of autonomy, identifying opportunities and problems before they surface, and building processes and structures where none yet exist. Our Offer: Rosenxt offers an exceptional working environment, salary commensurate with experience and incredible benefits package. Benefits include: 401(k) matching up to 5%, immediately vested Generous health benefits, effective immediately Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible work schedule (Friday half-days off) Incredible work-life balance and flexibility Immediate Vacation time available, Holidays, Paid Time Off Travel to Europe to work with Rosenxt colleagues Employee assistance program Life insurance Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement