Senior R&D Manager (Hybrid)

Stryker Corporation•San Diego, CA

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker,â you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better.â Here,â you will work in a supportive culture withâ otherâ incredibly talented and intelligentâ people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.â You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker's engineering team:â https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team Stryker is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in software engineering and cloud domain, coupled with excellent people management skills. In this role, you will lead a full-stack engineering team responsible for creating world class software products in the healthcare domain and supporting the industry leading Vocera Edge Clinical Workflow Platform.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field plus 10+ years applicable experience, with 4+ years direct people management experience.
Strong prior hands-on development background in full stack application development.
Local to San Diego or able to relocate upon hire. Ability to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence 3 days/week.
Proficient in Java, Node.js, Kotlin or similar languages.
Strong knowledge of microservice architecture patterns, including designing, developing, and deploying scalable services.
Experience with containerization and orchestration of Java applications with tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and other relevant streaming technologies a strong plus.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, or similar technologies a plus.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of application security, identity management, and vulnerability management strategies a strong plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
Good communication skills and ability to work in Agile development environments.
Expertise in building large-scale distributed systems with a focus on high availability, scalability, and resilience.

Responsibilities

Lead, drive and manage a talented full-stack engineering team; building large scale distributed systems and software platforms focused on solving the latest problems in healthcare.
Plan and execute short & long-term strategies that move your team and the product(s) toward business objectives. This includes managing and prioritizing backlog, decision-making, alignment, staffing, leading through change, and working through ambiguity.
Lead and participate in technical, product, and design discussions.
Take ownership of team deliverables, drive execution and manage expectations
Ensure high quality product releases at speed. Identify roadblocks and swiftly eliminate them to ensure smooth execution and operational efficiency.
Foster an environment of trust, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
Provide mentorship and guidance, encouraging professional growth and development of team members.

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