Software Manager

RheoSense Inc. • San Ramon, CA

10d • $160,000 - $220,000

About The Position

You bring deep technical expertise, mature leadership, and a mindset aligned with our mission: Efficient, Error‑Free, End-User Focused

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong proficiency in languages and frameworks relevant to RheoSense products (e.g., C++, C#, .NET, embedded systems, UI/UX frameworks).
• Experience developing software for scientific instruments, hardware‑integrated systems, or laboratory automation is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects, and deliver high‑quality software in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a commitment to building intuitive, user‑centric solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to set technical direction, define software architecture, and guide long‑term product evolution.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership, including managing teams and driving technical strategy.
• Proven experience developing software for scientific instruments, laboratory automation, or real‑time data acquisition systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, .NET, or similar languages used in instrument control and scientific applications.
• Familiarity with rheology, fluid dynamics, or analytical instrumentation (highly desirable but not required).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the software engineering team, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment of software for RheoSense instruments and platforms.
• Ensure software meets high standards of performance, usability, and reliability, aligned with our mission of efficiency and error‑free operation.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration across all product components.
• Drive roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution in partnership with product leadership.
• Implement and maintain best practices in coding standards, version control, documentation, and testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and guide the team in resolving software defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Support customer‑facing teams by providing technical insight and ensuring software enhancements address real user needs.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure on‑time, high‑quality releases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial stability through competitive compensation, performance incentives, and retirement plans
• Training and professional development to support long‑term career growth
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work–life balance
• Paid parental leave for both maternity and paternity
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Employee stock ownership (ISO) opportunities
• A collaborative, creative, inclusive, and engaging team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager