Software Engineering Manager

bostonscientific•Maple Grove, MN

8d•$85,000 - $161,500

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software developers building internal web applications and tools that simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and unlock business value across the enterprise. This role sits within an internal applications group that operates with a startup mentality inside Boston Scientific. The team builds fast, iterates often, and delivers practical solutions using an MVP mindset—balancing speed with long-term maintainability. This position is a people and execution manager for software engineers. You will be responsible for the health, productivity, and technical execution of the development team, while partnering closely with other stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong technical depth, the ability to make sound architectural decisions, and a genuine interest in growing other engineers through hands-on guidance. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
6+ years of professional software development experience
2-5 years of experience in a formal or informal technical leadership or people management role
Strong hands-on experience building web applications using: JavaScript / Vue.js Python / Django RESTful APIs
Experience working in agile development environments
Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering production software under real-world constraints

Nice To Haves

Experience managing teams that build internal business applications or platforms
Experience working with cloud-based deployments and modern DevOps workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of frontend architecture and data-driven UI development
Experience balancing speed, quality, and technical debt in fast-moving environments
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers across varying experience levels
Set clear expectations for quality, ownership, and delivery while fostering a supportive, high-trust environment
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development planning
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team growth as the organization scales
Technical Execution & Delivery Lead by example by setting a high bar for code quality, testing, documentation, and maintainability
Own delivery of software outcomes for the engineering team, ensuring work is completed quickly, correctly, and sustainably
Guide engineers in building maintainable, testable frontend and backend systems using Vue.js and Django
Ensure engineers take full ownership of development lifecycle activities including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support
Provide hands-on technical mentorship through code reviews, pairing, design discussions, and troubleshooting
Balance “good enough for now” MVP decisions with long-term architectural health
Process & Ways of Working Establish and reinforce simple, lightweight development processes that reduce friction and unnecessary overhead
Champion agile principles (Scrum/Kanban) with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset
Remove blockers and shield the team from unnecessary distractions so they can stay focused on high-impact work
Continuously improve team workflows, tooling, and development practices
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with customers, product owners, designers, and stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and smooth execution
Translate business needs into executable technical work through strong collaboration and communication
Act as a technical sounding board for product discussions without owning product prioritization