Director, Robotic Surgery Software & Systems

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120h/yr

Sick time 40–56h/yr

Holiday pay 13 days/yr

Parental Leave 480h/yr

Bereavement Leave 240h

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery in Santa Clara is seeking a Director of MONARCH Software to lead a cross-functional team developing scalable robotic surgery software. You will shape the product roadmap, drive design and implementation, and ensure robust documentation to support a global medical devices business.

The role requires 10+ years in software, 5+ years in tech leadership, and strong collaboration with R&D and regulatory partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in software development.
• 5+ years in technical leadership and people management.
• Experience with medical devices and IEC 62304.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and managers.
• Define strategy and roadmap for MONARCH software.
• Oversee device software development for GUI, robotics, firmware, and cybersecurity.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and software reliability.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional partners.
• Manage budget, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Software development

Medical device software

IEC 62304

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery in Santa Clara is seeking a Director of MONARCH Software to lead a cross-functional team developing scalable robotic surgery software. You will shape the product roadmap, drive design and implementation, and ensure robust documentation to support a global medical devices business.

The role requires 10+ years in software, 5+ years in tech leadership, and strong collaboration with R&D and regulatory partners.