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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles County, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,400.0 - $225,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Visualization, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Software Product Management, Software Architecture, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Real Time Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b515e655-19b1-4f55-b3e0-e8d926210277 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience * OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience. * Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership, people management, execution discipline, and long-term engineering strategy. * Familiarity with Python and C++. * Thorough understanding of software architecture, design, implementation, code review, integration, and requirements traceability practices. Preferred Qualifications * Strong knowledge of medical product software development, IEC-62304, and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering), with relevant software engineering experience in regulated product development. * Strong understanding of good documentation practices, software lifecycle processes, configuration management, and commonly used engineering management tools. * Ability to work with Quality, Regulatory, Systems, Test, and other engineering partners to ensure software deliverables meet product, compliance, and business needs. * Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers when discovering, documenting, and resolving integration issues. * Experience leading teams that develop complex software systems involving real-time performance, hardware integration, data visualization, or distributed system components. * Experience with embedded software, real-time systems, imaging, mapping, or medical device platforms. * Experience writing technical reports * Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal #LI-MDT For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. ## Description * Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, sustaining activities for complex medical device software. * Define technical direction, development priorities, and execution plans in alignment with product and business strategy. * Support planning and execution of release milestones, risk management, defect resolution, and continuous improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions for current and future product releases. * Define, plan, organize, and coordinate software development deliverables across multiple sites in accordance with FDA and other regulatory requirements. * Recruit, coach, mentor, retain, and develop high-performing software engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence. * Lead forecasting, effort estimation, resource planning, technical planning, execution, and release activities. * Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing industry-standard software engineering technologies, methods, and tools. * Apply software development methodologies, including Agile practices, to improve execution, collaboration, and delivery across the organization. * Champion best practices in software development, architecture, cybersecurity, testability, and documentation. * Oversee definition and implementation of software engineering practices that improve quality, maintainability, scalability, and product performance. * Contribute to product strategy through technical assessment, roadmap input, and tradeoff analysis. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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