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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Squad Leader

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCork, IrelandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five or more years of full-stack software development experience, including hands-on delivery in embedded, firmware, IoT or hardware-centric product environments.
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C, C#/.NET, JavaScript and React, with the ability to work across firmware, backend and frontend components.
  • Solid knowledge of software architecture, system design, secure engineering, code review and maintainable development practices.
  • Experience with TCP, UDP, BLE, Thread or comparable connectivity technologies, plus hardware interfaces, device communication or firmware-update workflows.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, with the ability to establish direction, influence decisions, mentor engineers and guide multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering challenges.
  • Practical experience with Agile/Scrum delivery, backlog refinement, risk management and cross-functional collaboration in a global, matrixed organisation.
  • Practical understanding of AI-assisted software engineering, including how to provide effective context and critically review and validate AI-generated code, designs, tests, analysis and documentation.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Five to eight years of software development experience and previous experience as a technical lead, Squad Leader or similar role.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction for the squad across firmware, backend and frontend components, guiding architecture, design decisions, implementation quality and alignment with Acuity engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with Solution and System Architects to translate system-level vision and high-level architecture into clear, executable engineering plans and maintainable software designs.
  • Lead the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices within the squad, using AI to support requirements analysis, design exploration, code generation and refactoring, test creation, debugging, documentation and knowledge discovery while ensuring outputs are independently reviewed and validated.
  • Contribute hands-on to software controllers, configuration tools and user interfaces using C#, JavaScript and React, and develop embedded C firmware for next-generation software controls networks.
  • Work across firmware, application logic and cloud-connected components, engaging directly with hardware for integration, debugging, validation and investigation of complex system behaviour.
  • Design and implement connected-product capabilities using TCP, UDP, BLE, Thread and related protocols, including device provisioning, secure communication flows and network-level behaviour.
  • Partner with the Product Owner to shape backlog items, clarify requirements, assess technical feasibility and support Agile planning, refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
  • Review human-written and AI-generated designs, code, tests and technical documentation for correctness, maintainability, security, traceability and alignment with architectural principles.
  • Mentor and coach engineers in engineering practices, problem solving, AI-assisted workflows and technical decision-making; foster collaboration, accountability, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
  • Identify technical risks, dependencies and impediments, coordinate with cross-functional and global teams to resolve them, and support the hiring, onboarding and development of engineering talent in Cork.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with C++, Python, Node.js, SQL, Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines or automated testing frameworks.
  • Practical experience with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or comparable AI-assisted engineering tools, including responsible use within team workflows.
  • Experience evaluating AI-generated outputs for correctness, maintainability, security, intellectual-property risk and potential bias.
  • Experience with mobile development, iOS or Android, Xamarin/MAUI or other cross-platform frameworks.
  • Background in lighting, IoT devices, wireless systems or hardware-software integrated products.

About the Company

Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2004

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