--- title: 'Head of Software Development Department at WISE INTEGRATION' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-software-development-department-wise-integration-vilnius-5drb5bazz14b' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-31' --- # Head of Software Development Department at WISE INTEGRATION - **Company:** WISE INTEGRATION - **Location:** Vilnius, Lithuania - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wise-integration/aabaf327-8704-4f59-9d48-1f2c0de697e8 ## Job description Head of Software Development Department Hitcontract is currently recruiting a Head of Software Development Department on behalf of its client, a company specialising in the development and delivery of IT solutions. We are looking for an experienced and responsible professional who will lead the Software Development Department, ensure its smooth operation, manage the team, and oversee the successful delivery of IT projects. The company develops and maintains information systems of varying complexity, delivers projects for both the public and private sectors, and develops its own digital products, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make independent decisions, build a strong team, initiate change, and directly contribute to the company's growth. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with day-to-day operational management, values people, and takes ownership of results. Your responsibilities: - Organising and managing the Software Development Department, setting priorities, planning resources, and ensuring operational efficiency. - Building and developing the team, recruiting employees, supporting their professional growth, motivating them, ensuring their well-being, and evaluating performance. - Overseeing IT project delivery, ensuring control over deadlines, project scope, and quality in cooperation with project managers. - Managing project budgets, costs, profitability, and the department's financial performance, as well as monitoring operational targets and KPIs. - Communicating with clients, managing their needs and expectations, resolving challenging situations, and supporting project managers. - Evaluating technical solutions and the quality of developed systems, as well as contributing to the development of the company's own products, including AI-based solutions. - Evaluating new project opportunities, preparing commercial proposals and cost estimates, and improving internal processes. What we expect from you: - A strong understanding of software development processes and technological solutions, with the ability to assess their quality and functionality. - Experience delivering public-sector IT projects, with an understanding of public procurement requirements and the specifics of developing government information systems. - Previous management experience in IT or alternative experience managing complex IT projects and coordinating teams of specialists. - The ability to plan resources, manage budgets, and assess project costs and profitability. - Strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to make independent decisions and resolve complex situations. - An understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies and their applications, as well as digital product development principles. An advantage: - Professional certifications in project management, IT, or leadership. What we offer: - A responsible and autonomous leadership position with real influence over the department's operations, decisions, and results. - A variety of technologically interesting IT projects, including socially significant information systems and AI-powered digital products. - The opportunity to build your own team, implement ideas, initiate change, and improve internal processes. - A competitive salary reflecting your experience, competencies, and level of responsibility, with an additional performance-based bonus scheme. - Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model. - A supportive, collaborative working environment and the opportunity to participate directly in the company's strategic decision-making. - A professional development budget for courses, training, and conferences. ## Our values The information systems and digital products the company creates deliver real value to society. We are looking for a leader who is focused not only on achieving results but also understands the purpose of the solutions being developed, their benefits to people, and the importance of delivering the highest quality. We believe that people are the foundation of a successful department. That is why it is particularly important that the leader values the team, cares about employees' well-being and professional development, and knows how to listen, support, and inspire others while creating an environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We particularly value: - Professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. - Genuine care for employees, empathy, and respect for every team member. - Open and consistent communication with both the team and clients. - The ability to remain constructive, make decisions, and support the team even in challenging situations. - Initiative, a willingness to grow, and a desire to create meaningful solutions that deliver long-term value. If you believe that leadership is not just about managing but also about developing people, bringing teams together, and creating high-quality IT solutions that genuinely improve people's everyday lives, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Salary EUR 4,700–6,700 gross per month, plus a performance-based bonus scheme. The final salary offer will be determined based on the predefined salary range for this position and will depend on the candidate's level of competence, professional experience, and qualifications. In addition to the fixed salary, a performance-based bonus scheme is available, linked to the achievement of agreed targets and results. Recruitment partner: Hitcontract ## About WISE INTEGRATION ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Wise Integration is a fabless semiconductor company that develops gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs and digital control firmware to make power converters dramatically smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, raised $16.2M total) - **Headquarters**: Hyères, France (with offices in Grenoble, France; Ottawa, Canada; and Taipei, Taiwan) - **Founded**: 2020 (spinoff from CEA-Leti) - **Founders**: Ghislain Kaiser (CEO), Thierry Bouchet (CTO), Rym Benaboud Hamoumou (Chief Corporate Marketing & Strategic Communication) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Power electronics, semiconductors, GaN (gallium nitride) integrated circuits. - **Target customers**: B2B – manufacturers of consumer electronics chargers, data center power supplies, industrial equipment, light e-mobility, and automotive systems. - **Mission**: To push the boundaries of power conversion through GaN technology and advanced digital control, contributing to more efficient and sustainable power electronics. ## Products & Services - **WiseGan® Power ICs**: Gallium nitride integrated circuits that enable high-frequency, high-efficiency power conversion in a compact footprint. - **WiseWare® Digital Control Firmware**: Software-defined digital control that optimizes the performance of WiseGan ICs, enabling smaller size, better efficiency, and higher reliability. - **Co-packaged GaN Digital Controller** (in development): A next-generation solution combining GaN power stage and digital control in a single package, targeting AI data center infrastructure and other high-density applications. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$16.2M** (Series B closed February 2024, led by imec.xpand). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: imec.xpand (lead investor), KEC, Powernet (partnership for AI data center power architecture). Additional investors from earlier rounds (Corporate Round, Non Equity Assistance, Venture Round). - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount of 32–40 employees, growing **+32.3% YoY**. - 6th anniversary celebrated in February 2026. - Strong IP portfolio and strategic partnerships with Korean companies KEC and Powernet for AI data center applications. - Recent news (June 2025) about co-packaged GaN digital controller plans. ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated GaN + Digital Control**: WiseGan and WiseWare are designed to work together, offering a holistic solution that competitors often deliver as separate components. - **High-Frequency Architecture**: Enables dramatic miniaturization and efficiency improvements in power supplies. - **Proven Team**: Leadership with deep experience in deeptech (CEO co-founded Docea Power, acquired by Intel; CTO from CEA-Leti). - **Strong IP Foundation**: Spun out from CEA-Leti, a world-class semiconductor research institute, with a growing patent portfolio. ## Strategic Focus - **AI Data Center Infrastructure**: Partnering with KEC and Powernet to bring software-defined GaN power to high-density AI servers. - **Product Expansion**: Developing co-packaged GaN digital controllers to simplify customer designs and increase performance. - **Global Scale-up**: Expanding engineering and sales presence across Europe, North America, and Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes innovation, respect, diversity, and service. Described as “stimulating, supportive, collaborative, and inclusive” with a global team encouraged to contribute. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace (employees combine remote and on-site work). Typical on-site presence expected. - **Team & Growth**: Fast-growing deeptech startup with a small, cross-functional team (30–40 people) across three continents. Opportunity to have high impact. - **Locations**: Offices in Hyères and Grenoble (France), Ottawa (Canada), and Taipei (Taiwan). International exposure. - **Tech Stack**: Work with C, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Altium, Linux, and signal processing tools. ## Sources 1. [wise-integration.com](https://wise-integration.com/careers/) – Careers page 2. [wise-integration.com](https://wise-integration.com/about-us/) – About Us page 3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wiseintegration) – LinkedIn company page (via web search summary) 4. [wise-integration.com](https://wise-integration.com/meet-our-team/) – Meet Our Team page 5. 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