Senior Manager Embedded Software Engineering, R&D

Johnson & Johnson•Danvers, MA

19h•$137,000 - $235,750

About The Position

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Embedded Software Engineering based in Danvers, MA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. The Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering leads a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software systems. It is a coach and a player role that combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring that embedded solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards across hardware platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years in embedded software development in medical device domain.
4+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven experience with embedded systems in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, or industrial applications.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and QNX operating system.
Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., JAMA, Git, Jenkins, JIRA).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with Agile methodologies and software lifecycle management.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications.
Domain-specific certifications (e.g., medical device software compliance, automotive safety standards).

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers and/or engineering managers.
Define team goals, development roadmaps, and performance metrics.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Align software development efforts with organizational objectives and product strategies.
Guide architecture and design of embedded software systems using C/C++.
Ensure integration with hardware components and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.).
Oversee software validation, verification, and compliance per IEC 62304
Drive adoption of best practices in version control, CI/CD, simulation, and debugging.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, QA, product, and operations teams.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software within budget constraints.
Maintain documentation and traceability for regulatory and quality audits.
Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent.
Conduct performance reviews and career development planning.
Promote knowledge sharing and technical training within the team.

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 (401k).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

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