Manager Software Simulation

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital (RAD) Solutions is recruiting for a Manager, Software Simulation located in Santa Clara, CA. About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech The Manager, Software Simulation will work with other members of the Robotics and Digital Solutions team to define and drive the technical strategy for a software "digital twin" simulator supporting our robotic surgery system. The simulator is a critical platform used program-wide to accelerate development cycles, enable hardware-agnostic testing, and facilitate rapid prototyping of next generation robotic concepts. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of future simulation features! Key partnerships include the software, robotics, systems engineering, verification, and manufacturing teams. You will contribute to the development of a complex robotic medical platform. For a self-motivated individual, this is a unique opportunity to jump into the middle of a fast-paced environment passionate about quantitative results and delivery of a platform that exceeds expectations!

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, robotics, or related technical field.
5+ years of proven experience developing simulation software.
Demonstrated ability to function as a technical contributor while leading a simulation team.
Expertise in developing modern C++ software on complex, distributed systems.
Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills.
Consistent track record working well in a collaborative environment, communicating effectively across teams, learning from others, as well as mentoring and coaching more junior team members.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of robot kinematics, control, and 3D representations of spatial orientation.
Knowledge of Docker, CMake, Git, Linux, Qt, and networking.
Experience developing real-time simulation or robotics software in a medical or highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally to identify, scope, and prioritize high-impact opportunities for simulation across the organization.
Own a simulation feature roadmap that balances short-term needs and meets long-term strategic objectives.
Lead a team of software engineers in building simulation features to meet organizational objectives and business goals.
Shape the technical direction and architecture of simulation software implementation to develop a robust, scalable, and extensible simulation framework.
Provide hands-on engineering assistance and complex technical problem solving as needed.
Partner with the software, robotics, and testing teams to verify that the simulator accurately represents real-world robot system behavior and performance.
Serve as the simulation technical lead and expert within the surgical robot project - championing simulation adoption, identifying untapped simulation opportunities, and mentoring engineers at all skill levels on good simulation practice.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours