Software Engineering Manager

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

This is a management role in R&D leading a high performing team responsible for the design and testing of electrical medical equipment software within the Interventional Oncology franchise of the Peripheral Interventions division. This role interfaces with other functional managers (systems, hardware, Design Assurance, Regulatory, etc) as well as a global team of R&D engineers.

About The Role

This position is responsible for directing the activities of the software engineering function focused on developing software for electrical medical equipment. This team’s primary activities are to create software requirements and design, implement the software, and test the software using various white box and black box approaches. Throughout this process, the software engineering manager oversees the efficient, high quality design and testing of this critical medical device software.

Your Responsibilities Include

Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and developing organizational talent
Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives
Creates an entrepreneurial environment
Responsible for providing direction and guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. May supervise non-exempt employees
Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action
Demonstrates effective change leadership
Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives
Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills
Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, MDR)
Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives
Responsible for developing, monitoring, and appropriately adjusting the annual budget for the department

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
2+ years of experience in direct management of software engineers
Experience developing product software compliant with IEC 62304 standard
Knowledge of Lean/Agile concepts including scrums, burnups, retrospectives, backlog, and minimizing WIP
Knowledge of software engineering methods and tools (structured development, thread management, static analysis, unit/integration/verification testing)
Knowledge of test automation systems for software development
Knowledge of test protocol development
Ability to develop partnerships with cross-functional areas within and outside of product development
Design Controls expertise with particular focus on requirements, design, verification, and traceability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing regulated, safety critical software
Experience working with a global R&D team
Experience prioritizing resource needs across competing projects
Experience in leading change management initiatives
Strong communication skills, including technical discussions at all levels
Medical device experience in capital systems (e.g. imaging products) development with hardware/software integration
Windows operating system configuration and management, including cybersecurity solutions
Experience in medical ultrasound imaging
Ability to interface effectively with customers to gather insights

Requisition ID: 572555

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code

2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.
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