Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering

Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering – Vision team, Milpitas, CA. Job Overview Lead the development of laser software solutions in the medical device industry, guiding an agile team of engineers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving cross‑functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, defining goals, roadmaps, and metrics. Guide architecture, design, development, and integration of safety‑critical software using C/C++, Python, Qt, LabVIEW, and .NET. Ensure compliance with FDA 21CFRPart820, IEC62304, and cybersecurity/privacy requirements. Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities, resources, and budgets. Develop and maintain documentation and traceability for regulatory audits. Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent, conduct performance reviews, and plan career development. Collaborate with hardware, QA, product, regulatory, and operations teams. Oversee vendor development and serve as subject‑matter expert. Resolve system, hardware, and software issues through troubleshooting and data analysis. Adhere to Agile methodologies, CI/CD, unit testing, and version control. Qualifications Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of embedded and GUI software development experience in medical devices. 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems; familiarity with QNX and Windows. Experience with FDA‑regulated industry and regulatory documentation. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, unit testing, and version control. Travel up to 10% of the time. Preferred Skills Python, UML, C#, Qt or LabVIEW. RTOS, I2C, SPI, RS485, TCP, UDP. Windows API, DLLs, hardware‑software integration. Inclusive leadership and talent development. Experience with JAMA, Git, Jenkins, JIRA. Compensation The anticipated base pay range for this position is $157,000.00 – $271,400.00. Benefits Eligible for the company’s consolidated retirement plan, 401(k), and a variety of time‑off benefits including vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and parental leave. For full benefit details, visit Equal Opportunity Employer 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, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr