The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Integral Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership. At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. Software Technical Lead – Fire Panels About This Role The Software Technical Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership for the development of software solutions used in Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panels. The role leads the Software Development team and acts as the primary technical interface with Firmware, Systems Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure the successful delivery of robust, secure, and high-quality products.



The Software Technical Lead drives software architecture, technical decision-making, development best practices, and product integration activities while supporting project planning and release execution.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the technical direction, architecture, and design of Fire Panel software products and features.
• Mentor and support Software Engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Translate system and product requirements into software architecture and detailed technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Firmware, Hardware, Systems Engineering, and QA teams to ensure successful product integration and validation.
• Review software designs, source code, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.
• Drive defect analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution activities in collaboration with development and QA teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal development processes, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Support effort estimation, technical planning, risk assessment, and release readiness activities.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement of development methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Serve as the main technical point of contact for software-related decisions and cross-functional coordination. Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.




• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development for embedded or industrial systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a technical leadership, team lead, or senior engineering role.
• Proven experience with software architecture, design, development, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control systems, and agile development practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience developing software for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, life-safety products, or other regulated industries.
• Experience working with embedded systems and firmware integration.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.
• Familiarity with functional safety, product certification, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality metrics.
• Knowledge of networking, communication protocols, and distributed systems.
• Experience with requirements management and defect tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams and external development partners. World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

📌 Software Technical Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Kidde Global Solutions
📍 Barcelona