Senior Manager Embedded Software Engineering, R&D

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Embedded Software Engineering based in Danvers, MA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering leads a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software systems. It is a coach and a player role that combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, ensuring that embedded solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance standards across hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers and/or engineering managers.

• 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.

Technical Oversight:

• Guide architecture and design of embedded software systems using C/C++.

• Ensure integration with hardware components and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.).

• Oversee software validation, verification, and compliance per IEC 62304

• Drive adoption of best practices in version control, CI/CD, simulation, and debugging.

Project & Process Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, QA, product, 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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years in embedded software development in medical device domain.

• 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Proven experience with embedded systems in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, or industrial applications.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and QNX operating system.

• Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., JAMA, Git, Jenkins, JIRA).

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and software lifecycle management.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications.

• Domain-specific certifications (e.g., medical device software compliance, automotive safety standards).