Principal Infrastructure Engineer - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson • Santa Clara, CA

9d • $109,000 - $174,800

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer – Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA . Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to drive and support R&D Manufacturing, Laboratory & Logistics (MLL) systems and applications as they transition from integration to run and maintain within the Johnson & Johnson environment. The role ensures continued functionality, availability, and performance of MLL systems throughout the integration lifecycle by coordinating with stakeholders, validating compliance, troubleshooting live issues, documentation, and managing cutover activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration and operational stability of key R&D systems that support scientific and manufacturing work. This position offers the opportunity to work across technical and business teams and to influence how integrated systems deliver value post-acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in IT systems integration, application transition, or similar roles supporting enterprise applications or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with business stakeholders to complete compliance documentation, approvals, and testing signoffs.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing application cutovers and coordinating cross-functional teams during transitions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience troubleshooting application functionality and performance in live environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present status and decisions effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder integration program with changing schedules and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in R&D, manufacturing, laboratory, or life sciences application environments is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, release management, and incident/change management.
• Experience with cloud and on-premise application environments, middleware, and integration technologies.
• Project management or program coordination experience; certifications such as PMP or ITIL are a plus.
• Experience with MLL application types (e.g., LIMS, MES, ERP modules) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support R&D MLL systems and applications transitioning into the Johnson & Johnson environment, ensuring continued functionality, availability, and performance.
• Share updates, schedules, risks, and decisions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with R&D MLL system/application Business Owners to complete required compliance documentation and obtain signoff approvals.
• Coordinate and validate MLL application testing activities (including business acceptance testing / UAT), and plan and schedule cutovers to production or managed environments.
• Troubleshoot live functionality and performance issues with Business Owners and Johnson & Johnson support personnel to enable timely resolution and minimize business impact.
• Request and coordinate required resources and services (technical, infrastructure, vendor) to implement and stabilize MLL systems/applications.
• Maintain clear status reporting, escalation paths, and knowledge transfer documentation to support ongoing operations post-integration.
• This role may require occasional extended hours during cutovers or to support live troubleshooting.
• Some travel may be required to collaborate with business owners or support teams (frequency as required by program needs).

Benefits

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees