Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 271,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and 401(k) plans

Vacation (120 hours per year)

Sick time (40 hours per year)

Parental leave (480 hours)

Flexible time-off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Senior Manager of R&D Software Engineering in Milpitas, California. You will lead an agile team responsible for software development in the medical device industry, shaping innovative technology to enhance patient care.

This role requires extensive experience in embedded systems and a strong grounding in C/C++, as well as leadership capabilities to mentor engineers and manage multiple projects effectively. The position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in embedded and GUI software development in medical device domain.
• 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience delivering software for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Define team goals and performance metrics.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Jenkins

JIRA

Job description

Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering

Milpitas, California, United States of America

We’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments at the intersection of biology and technology. Our Vision team is reimagining how vision is improved, tackling challenges from pediatric to aging eye care so that patients can proactively protect, correct, and enhance healthy sight for life.

Our Laser software team of developers is at the forefront of technology in the medical device industry. You will lead and manage an agile team of software engineers, contributing to the New Product Development pipeline and transforming patient care through innovation. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams and manages software/firmware development projects that are creative, functional, cost‑effective, and validated.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Define team goals, development roadmaps, and performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Align software development efforts with organizational objectives and product strategies.
• Guide architecture, design, development, and integration for safety‑critical medical device applications and embedded software systems (C/C++, Python, Qt, LabVIEW, .NET).
• Guide integration with hardware components and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304) and oversee documentation for validation.
• Drive adoption of best practices in version control, CI/CD, unit testing, and debugging.
• Ensure secure‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑design principles are applied.
• Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions.

Project & Process Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with hardware, QA, product, regulatory, and operations teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality software within budget constraints.
• Maintain documentation and traceability for regulatory and quality audits.

Talent Development

• Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent.
• Conduct performance reviews and career development planning.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical training within the team.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in embedded and GUI software development in the medical device domain.
• 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience delivering software for embedded systems in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, or industrial applications.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands‑on proficiency in C/C++ and algorithms for embedded microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with QNX and Windows.
• Experience in hardware/software integration and issue resolution.
• Experience working in FDA‑regulated industry.
• Proficiency with software development tools (Git, Jenkins, JIRA, etc.).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software lifecycle management.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Python, UML, C#, Qt or LabView.
• Experience with RTOS and hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS485, TCP, UDP.
• Proficiency in Windows API, DLLs, and interfaces.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an inclusive interview process for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Pay and Benefits

Base pay range: $157,000.00 – $271,400.00.

Benefits include: pension and 401(k) plans, vacation (120 hours per calendar year), sick time (40 hours per calendar year; additional hours for Colorado and Washington residents), holiday and floating holidays (13 days per calendar year), personal/family time (up to 40 hours per calendar year), parental leave (480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care), bereavement leave (240 hours for immediate family, 40 hours for extended family per calendar year), caregiver leave (80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period), volunteer leave (32 hours per calendar year), military spouse time‑off (80 hours per calendar year). For additional general information on company benefits, visit https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.

Subject to the terms of respective plans and conditions on date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time‑off benefits listed above.