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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Manager - New Clinical Applications - **Company:** Real Staffing - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Regression Testing, Software Safety, Software Licensing Audit, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Software Verification, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.realstaffing.com/en-gb/job/senior-software-manager---new-clinical-applications/4065781 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * 10+ years of software development experience. * 5+ years of experience developing software for regulated medical devices or other highly regulated industries. * Hands-on experience with IEC 62304 software lifecycle processes and documentation. * Strong understanding of ISO 14971 risk management principles. * Experience leading software verification and validation activities. * Familiarity with modern software development tools, version control systems, DevOps practices, and requirements/risk management platforms. * Demonstrated project leadership experience in complex technical environments. * Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical teams. * Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce audit- and regulatory-ready documentation. Preferred Qualifications * Experience establishing software quality and compliance processes in early-stage medical device organizations. * Background supporting Class II or Class III medical products. * Experience with capital equipment, surgical, interventional, imaging, or therapeutic medical technologies. * Technical expertise in Python, C, and/or C++. * Experience with real-time, embedded, or hardware-integrated software systems. ## Description An innovative medical technology company is seeking a Senior Software Manager to lead software development and regulatory compliance efforts for the expansion of a novel therapeutic platform into new clinical applications. This role combines software engineering leadership, quality and regulatory ownership, and program execution. The successful candidate will help transition early-stage software systems through development, verification, validation, and commercialization while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering, clinical, quality, and regulatory teams. Initially an individual contributor position, this role offers the opportunity to build and lead a software engineering team as programs mature and scale. What You'll Do Software Quality & Regulatory Compliance * Lead software compliance activities in accordance with IEC 62304 and related medical device regulations. * Conduct software gap assessments and establish software safety classifications. * Develop and maintain key software lifecycle documentation, including: * Software Development Plans * Software Requirements Specifications * Software Architecture Documentation * Traceability matrices * Design and risk management documentation Partner with Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams to support global regulatory submissions. Risk Management, Verification & Validation * Own software risk management activities aligned with ISO 14971 and IEC 62304. * Create and maintain software verification and validation strategies and plans. * Lead software testing efforts across unit, integration, and system levels. * Manage defect tracking, regression testing, and release readiness activities. * Collaborate with human factors and safety teams to identify and mitigate software-related risks. Program & Project Leadership * Drive software project planning, scheduling, and milestone execution. * Identify program risks, dependencies, and resource needs. * Communicate progress and project status to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. * Oversee software contractors and external development partners when applicable. Team Development & Technical Leadership * Help define and build a high-performing software engineering organization. * Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring software engineers. * Establish scalable development processes and engineering best practices. * Partner with technical teams to translate clinical and system requirements into software specifications. * Provide technical guidance on architecture, implementation, and compliance strategy. ## Related Videos - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Let's Talk Quality! - Lilia Gargouri](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1815-let-s-talk-quality-lilia-gargouri) - [Let’s Talk Quality!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100012-let-s-talk-quality) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)