Manager, Software and Security Engineering

About the role

The Manager, Software and Security Engineering leads the software, firmware, mobile, and cybersecurity engineers responsible for active implantable medical devices. This role provides technical leadership, people leadership, and execution oversight for embedded firmware, software, cybersecurity and DevOps, ensuring software quality throughout software lifecycle management. The position combines strategic leadership, talent development, and hands‑on technical guidance to deliver safe, secure, reliable, and compliant products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, recruit, retain, and develop a high‑performing engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership for software architecture, embedded firmware, mobile applications, cybersecurity, verification, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Drive development of mobile applications and support connected medical device ecosystems, including Bluetooth‑enabled solutions where applicable.
• Champion requirements development, requirements traceability, software architecture, and design documentation practices.
• Oversee secure software development lifecycle activities, threat modeling, vulnerability management, cybersecurity risk assessments, and secure coding practices.
• Lead adoption of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, peer code reviews, and configuration management processes.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, engineering standards, and software best practices.
• Drive project planning, resource planning, staffing, forecasting, budgeting support, and execution against schedule and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA design controls, cybersecurity guidance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams.
• Present technical updates, risks, strategic recommendations, and development status to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support products from concept through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, commercialization, and post‑market support.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 1‑3 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in medical devices, Active Implantable preferred.
• Experience leading complex software development projects and cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Knowledge of C, C++, Python, Java, and Kotlin.
• Embedded software and firmware development experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure coding, and product security.
• Strong understanding of Agile methods, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and configuration management.
• Experience writing software requirements and maintaining end‑to‑end traceability.
• Experience with mobile application development, test automation, and software verification.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and software lifecycle processes.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus wellness and mental‑health resources.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with immediate company match and financial planning services.
• Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work‑arrangement options.
• Continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs, bonuses, awards, and special events.
• Supportive community culture with team‑building, volunteer opportunities, and sustainability initiatives.
• Competitive compensation range $116,734 – $175,101 per year, with potential bonuses or incentives.