People Manager, Software Development & Test

Stryker; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is hiring a People Manager for Software Development & Test in a hybrid role based in Carrigtwohill, Cork. You will build and lead a new software and integration/test engineering team, recruiting and mentoring engineers while aligning with global R&D.

You will guide development across user apps, backend and integration layers, driving strong practices in software development, testing and data exchange with devices and clinical systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineers and teams.
• Strong background in software development, integration and testing.
• Experience coordinating across multinational engineering groups.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new team of software developers and integration/test engineers.
• Recruit, coach and develop the team with guidance from global R&D.
• Lead software development connecting devices, apps and clinical systems.
• Enable features through data exchange and integration across tech.
• Guide development across user-facing apps, backend and integration layers.
• Drive robust software development, integration and testing practices.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Software architecture

Software integration

Connectivity & data exchange

Integration testing & verification

Linux / C++

Global collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Linux

C++

Job description

People Manager, Software Development & Test

Hybrid people leadership role based in Carrigtwohill, Cork

Who we want:

• Team builders. Leaders excited to hire, develop and grow a new software engineering team.
• Technical leaders. People who combine strong software expertise with the ability to guide engineers and technical decisions.
• Ecosystem thinkers. Leaders who understand how software and data connect technologies to enable differentiated clinical workflows.
• Global collaborators. People who thrive working across international engineering teams and locations.

What you will do:

• Build and lead a new team of software developers and software integration/test engineers.
• Recruit, coach and develop the team, supported by experienced engineers from our global R&D organization.
• Lead software development that connects devices, applications and clinical systems into an integrated ecosystem.
• Enable clinical features through data exchange, processing and integration across technologies.
• Guide development across user-facing applications, backend software and integration layers.
• Drive strong software development, integration and testing practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams in Germany, India and the US.

Key Skills:

• Software engineering leadership
• Software architecture and development
• Software and system integration
• Connectivity and data exchange
• Software integration testing and verification
• Linux / C++ or comparable technologies
• Global cross-functional collaboration

What you need:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing complex software products or systems.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing software engineers.
• Strong understanding of software development, integration and testing.
• Passion for building teams, developing people and solving challenging technical problems.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and technical disciplines.

This role may be suitable for candidates with experience in the following roles or similar:

• Software Engineering Manager
• Software Development Manager
• Software Integration Manager
• Software Technical Lead
• Lead / Principal Software Engineer

Ireland Pay Ranges:

• Ireland: €80,000 - €133,000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.