Manager - Software Developement

Stryker; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, is seeking an experienced software development manager to lead the embedded and iOS applications teams. The role requires a Master's degree in computer science, along with over 12 years of experience in software development and people management. Candidates should have proficiency in embedded C++ and iOS, experience with Agile methodologies, and strong performance coaching skills. This position offers a chance to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that impact millions of patients annually.

Qualifications

• 12+ years applicable experience, with 4+ years direct people management experience preferred.
• Good understanding of technical/functional disciplines.
• Hands‑on expertise with C++ Linux application development.
• General knowledge of the healthcare market and competitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development for embedded and iOS applications.
• Create a long-term strategy for software development.
• Guide teams on Agile development processes.
• Collaborate with divisional leaders on project concerns.

Skills

Embedded C++ software development

iOS development

Embedded Linux platforms

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Device connectivity protocols

Agile development

Team performance coaching

Education

Masters or bachelor’s in computer science or related field

Tools

Yocto Project

Job description

What you will do

• Experience with managing software development including embedded and iOS applications
• Create a long-term strategy for the SW development function and drive functional excellence initiatives to deliver high-quality R&D functional deliverables, and ensure technical excellence for product or technology development.
• Provides significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
• Guide the team on Agile development process, including planning, code reviews, code hygiene, and alignment with important product releases.
• Collaborate with SW test, PM's, SW Quality, DevOps and divisional leaders to anticipate and mitigate foreseeable concerns from the projects.
• Provides guidance and training to staff, assists subordinates in attaining career goals, motivates individuals to achieve results, and recruits and maintains a high-quality staff.
• Coordinates sessions with project managers/core team leaders to look for opportunities for staff to learn about new initiatives or volunteer on new projects.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Masters or bachelor’s in computer science or related field.
• 12+ years applicable experience, with 4+ years direct people management experience preferred.
• Good level of understanding of experience in, and ability to mentor in one's own technical/functional disciplines.
• Proficient in embedded C++ software development for safety-critical medical console devices.
• Strong experience with iOS and Embedded Linux platforms, including BSP integration and kernel configuration.
• Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including task scheduling and interrupt handling.
• Hands‑on expertise with C++ Linux application development, including IPC, memory management, and system-level optimization.
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles, specifically Embedded Software.
• Strong experience with device connectivity protocols including UART, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, and USB for inter‑device and peripheral communication.
• Familiarity with the Yocto Project for building and customizing embedded Linux distributions for target hardware platforms.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in Agile development environments.
• Talented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members, setting clear performance objectives, and managing team member performance.
• General knowledge of the healthcare market and competitors.
• Experience executing a talent and performance management strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of building and delivering solutions based on a solid understanding of customer needs.
• Results-driven, hands‑on approach to the full product life cycle from architecture development to product implementation.
• A passion for the end-to-end development of quality software products.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging, communications, and documentation skills.
• Resourceful and able to solve complex problems through adapting technology and a deep understanding of product architecture.
• Additionally, hands‑on experience in optimizing microservices for performance, scalability, and security would be considered a significant asset, further enhancing the candidate’s suitability for the role.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.