Senior Director of Software and Embedded Systems Engineering

Delve

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Delve is seeking a talented, driven and passionate Senior Director of Software and Embedded Systems Engineering to build our dynamic team across our multiple studios. In this role, you will shape the strategic direction of software and embedded systems engineering at Delve, grow the capabilities of your team, and ensure excellence in delivery across medical device, consumer, and commercial product spaces. If you are both a visionary and a practitioner with a strong point of view about software and embedded engineering, a deep passion for craft, and the leadership ability to inspire teams while influencing strategic decisions across the company, apply with us today! This is a hybrid position in any of our studio locations- Boston, San Francisco, Madison or Philadelphia.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in software and embedded systems engineering
5+ years of management experience
Experience working in consulting or professional services
Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Nice To Haves

A leader with significant experience leading embedded software and software engineering experience
A technical expert in building and scaling IoT ecosystems, including device connectivity, edge computing, data ingestion pipelines, and cloud integration architectures
An experience product engineering professional with proven success managing full software product lifecycles, from requirement and architecture through verification, validation, release, and post-market support.
A domain expert with deep understanding of regulated product development, including hands-on experience delivering Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or Software in a Medical Device (SIMD) solutions
A regulatory-savvy practitioner with working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related frameworks, including implementation of compliant development processes, documentation, risk management, and traceability
A people- focused engineering leader with a strong track record of building high-performing engineering organizations, mentoring technical leaders, and establishing best-in-class engineering practices (DeVOps, CI/CD, automated testing, secure software development)
A strategic technologist with experience driving cloud, mobile, and embedded technology strategy, ensuring architectural consistency, system reliability, cybersecurity, and scalability
A collaborative partner who thrives working cross functionally with product, design, hardware, human factors, quality, and regulatory teams in complex product development environments
A consultant with a strong customer-centric mindset and ability to effectively scope work
An excellent communicator with strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skill
A natural mentor who is hands-on, adaptable, and capable of balancing high standards with the space for learning and growing
A leader with an inclusive mindset who models people-centered behaviors across the organization

Responsibilities

Set the strategic vision for the software discipline, aligning capabilities, standards, and priorities with company strategy and emerging client needs
Grow and evolve the team’s technical capabilities, introducing new tools, methods, and approaches that strengthen Delve’s competitive advantage
Manage and develop high-performing teams across studios, providing coaching, career development, and clear expectations to ensure strong performance and high engagement
Foster an inclusive, connected, cross-disciplinary culture by modeling company values, breaking down silos, and maintaining a visible leadership presence
Oversee delivery quality and operational excellence, creating scalable processes, removing roadblocks, and ensuring teams have the tools and resources needed to do their best work
Monitor department health and metrics—including billability, staffing, and pipeline—to guide resourcing decisions and anticipate future needs
Provide executive-level advisory on active projects, ensuring delivery excellence, supporting teams through challenges, and strengthening client confidence
Serve as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to development activities, reviewing code, and producing high-quality technical documentation
Lead departmental initiatives that advance the discipline, drive innovation, and support long-term company goals
Collaborate with Client Partners and Account Directors on staffing, scoping, proposals, and portfolio strategy to support healthy business growth
Build and maintain strong client relationships, pursuing new opportunities and representing Delve as a visible ambassador at industry events and in thought leadership
Identify hiring needs and build balanced teams, leveraging both full-time talent and contractor resources to maintain agility and capacity