Software Development Director

Company: VanderHouwen
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Software Development DirectorThis engineer will be responsible for managing the entire Software Development Life Cycle, including setting the SW Roadmap, establishing platform- and product-specific requirements, and coordinating the activities of internal and external SW development groups. This position requires someone with deep experience in medical device software development (embedded, app), creative thinking and problem solving, strong leadership skills, and good project management skills.Software Development Director Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of next generation Neuromodulation software platforms and features.
• Manage team of embedded SW and app SW development and verification engineers.
• Establish and maintain key technical relationships with internal and external software development partners.
• Coordinate SW development across internal and external SW development groups.
• Collaborate with a variety of cross function teams, including System Engineering, Product Management, Clinical Research, DA/QA, and others to define product development initiatives in support of Technical Segment goals.
• Drive all phases of the software development process, including requirements definition, design and analysis, implementation, debugging, testing, and developer verification.
• Help establish best practices in software development for the emerging Neuromodulation Technical Segment.
• Work with Product Management to assure that Voice of Customer inputs are properly understood and implemented.
• Support Technical Segment leadership in business case analyses, as required.
• Contribute to NRO's Product Roadmap.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the manager.Software Development Director Qualifications
• BS Degree in engineering in the field of Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; MS degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in managing technical projects and employees.
• Minimum 5+ years' of embedded software experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in neuromodulation or related medical device industry required.
• Clear understanding of 8-bit microprocessor and/or microcontroller architecture.
• Experience in C/C++ required.
• Demonstrable success in driving one or more strategic projects to completion.
• Experience with agile and incremental software development.
• Experience working with requirements management tools.
• Strong track record of technical leadership.
• Experience with Class III-compliant Quality Measurement Systems.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Must be able to travel internationally and domestically, less than 20% of the time.
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