VP, Software Engineering

biofiredx; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Parental leaves

Job summary

biofiredx is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering to lead innovative development efforts. This role, based in St Louis, MO, requires strategic direction for software teams and must meet the regulatory standards of the industry.

With over 12 years of experience, you will drive architecture and quality while fostering a culture of accountability. Excellent leadership and agile expertise are essential for this pivotal position, which also provides a competitive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Software Development experience including 8+ years of leading & managing software development teams.
• Experience developing global products for international markets.
• Experience within a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and delivery of software products and technology solutions.
• Provide leadership for software development teams and drive best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

Skills

Agile development methodologies

Software architecture

MS Office tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Computer Science

Tools

Various software development tools

Job description

Position Summary & Responsibilities

This role is based in St Louis, MO and is not able to be fully remote. Candidates not based in the St Louis area must be willing and able to relocate to be considered for the role.

The Vice President, Software Engineering provides strategic leadership for the organization's software engineering function, driving the development and delivery of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that support business objectives. This role leads Software Development teams, partners across the enterprise to align technology and business priorities, and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation and operational excellence.

• Lead the strategy, development, and delivery of software products, platforms, and technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction for software development teams, including talent development, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Drive software architecture, scalability, cybersecurity, quality, and development best practices within defined scope.
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders and business partners to deliver organizational integrated solutions.
• Establish and improve software development processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, privacy and quality requirements.
• Foster a culture of innovations, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and external partnerships to strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Provide executive-level communication and reporting on software strategy, risks, and organizational performance.
• Support customer, commercial, and operational needs through effective software lifecycle management and technical leadership.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science preferred.
• 12+ years of Software Development experience including 8+ years of leading & managing software development teams.
  • Strong experience with agile development methodologies
  • Experience developing global products designed for international markets
  • Experience with multidisciplinary electromechanical hardware-software systems development
  • Experience within a regulated industry is strongly desired
  • Broad experience between embedded systems to cloud computing
  • Experience with multi-site team leadership and/or international team leadership is desired
• Anticipated 15% travel is required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Acting with Honor and Being Open — Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Getting Work Done Through Others — Managing and measuring work by tracking progress, performance, and goal achievement using metrics and KPIs.
• Being Organizationally Savvy — Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Communicating Effectively — Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data.
• Developing and Inspiring Others — Communicate and guide a team towards a shared, inspiring future.
• Focusing on the Bottom Line — Drive for Results: Drive for Results while successfully removing barriers.
• Advanced Skills in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Salary and Total Rewards

The estimated salary range for this role is between $250,000 - $335,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer. In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves