Senior Engineer, R&D Software Engineer

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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

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 surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

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

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Engineer, R&D Software Engineer. Remote work options within the United States may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

 Purpose

The Senior Engineer, R&D Software Engineer plays a critical role in enabling the continuous evolution of the MedTech R&D product lifecycle and digital thread. This role is responsible for developing and advancing sector-wide processes and digital platforms—including PLM, ALM, CAD, Digital Adoption, and Design Engagement—that serve as the foundation for scalable, data-driven, and increasingly autonomous R&D capabilities.

This individual partners cross-functionally to deliver digital solutions that enhance speed, quality, and user experience while ensuring operational stability and supporting future innovation.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions aligned to the R&D digital thread
• Enabling and enhancing digital platforms such as PLM, ALM, CAD, and related enterprise tools
• Leading the design of scalable, future-ready digital solutions across the product lifecycle
• Partnering across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to deliver integrated digital capabilities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities for automation and data-driven solutions
• Supporting onboarding, migrations, and adoption of enterprise R&D platforms
• Writing clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation
• Delivering technical reports, memoranda, and knowledge-sharing materials
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers on processes, tools, and best practices
• Participating in pilots and exploration of emerging technologies to support innovation
• Influencing standards, architectures, and engineering practices across business units
• Operating effectively in ambiguous environments and leading exploratory initiatives

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field); advanced degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in software or systems engineering
• Solid understanding of product development, New Product Introduction (NPI), and lifecycle R&D processes
• Hands-on experience with PLM, ALM, CAD, and/or digital thread concepts
• Experience working with enterprise digital platforms and/or R&D systems
• Experience working i