Manager, Software and Security Engineering

Coloplast; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Recognition and Rewards

Community and Culture

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Coloplast in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Manager, Software and Security Engineering to lead software, firmware, mobile, and cybersecurity engineers responsible for active implantable medical devices. The role combines technical leadership, people leadership, and execution oversight to deliver safe, secure, reliable products.

You will mentor teams, drive Agile, DevOps, and regulatory compliance, partner with Quality and Regulatory, and present updates to senior leadership while guiding product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software-related field
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• 1-3 years of people leadership experience
• Experience in medical devices preferred
• Experience leading complex software projects and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing software and security team
• Provide strategic technical leadership for software, firmware, mobile applications, cybersecurity, verification, and sustaining engineering activities
• Drive development of mobile applications and support connected medical device ecosystems
• Champion requirements development and traceability, architecture, and design documentation
• Oversee secure software development lifecycle activities, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices
• Lead adoption of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, peer code reviews
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs, engineering standards, and software best practices
• Drive project planning, resource planning, staffing, forecasting, budgeting support, and execution
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA design controls, and cybersecurity guidance
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams
• Present technical updates, risks, strategic recommendations, and development status to senior leadership
• Support products from concept through verification, transfer to manufacturing, commercialization, and post-market support

Skills

C, C++, Python, Java, Kotlin

Embedded software

Cybersecurity, threat modeling

Agile, DevOps, CI/CD

Software requirements

Mobile app development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in software/CS/CE or related field

Job description

Manager, Software and Security Engineering

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US

Job Family: Research & Development

Country/Region: United States

The Manager, Software and Security Engineering leads the software, firmware, mobile, and cybersecurity engineers responsible for active implantable medical devices. This role provides technical leadership, people leadership, and execution oversight for embedded firmware, software, cybersecurity and DevOps, ensuring software quality throughout software lifecycle management. The position combines strategic leadership, talent development, and hands-on technical guidance to deliver safe, secure, reliable, and compliant products.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Lead, mentor, recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership for software architecture, embedded firmware, mobile applications, cybersecurity, verification, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Drive development of mobile applications and support connected medical device ecosystems, including Bluetooth-enabled solutions where applicable.
• Champion requirements development, requirements traceability, software architecture, and design documentation practices.
• Oversee secure software development lifecycle activities, threat modeling, vulnerability management, cybersecurity risk assessments, and secure coding practices.
• Lead adoption of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, peer code reviews, and configuration management processes.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, engineering standards, and software best practices.
• Drive project planning, resource planning, staffing, forecasting, budgeting support, and execution against schedule and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA design controls, cybersecurity guidance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams.
• Present technical updates, risks, strategic recommendations, and development status to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support products from concept through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, commercialization, and post-market support.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 1-3 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in medical devices, Active Implantable preferred.
• Experience leading complex software development projects and cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of C, C++, Python, Java, and Kotlin.
• Embedded software and firmware development experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure coding, and product security.
• Strong understanding of Agile methods, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and configuration management.
• Experience writing software requirements and maintaining end-to-end traceability.
• Experience with mobile application development, test automation, and software verification.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and software lifecycle processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
• Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team‑building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.
• Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $116,734 - $175,101. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world’s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

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Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.