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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Development Manager - **Company:** Roche Laboratories Inc. - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,100.0 - $269,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmnsvj ## About the Role + You hold a BS/BA degree in Engineering, or a related field + You have 10+ years of demonstrated track record being a technical leader within large-scale, globally distributed software delivery teams within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, healthcare, automotive, or aerospace). + You have 4+ years of experience with people leadership + You have advanced expertise in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe/Lean-Agile), enterprise tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps), and structuring complex software backlogs. + You have a proven ability to coach and develop senior leads while strategically managing software vendor partnerships, SOWs, and blended delivery models. + You are familiar with or curious for integrating AI-driven tools, automated agentic workflows, and modern development practices into software delivery. + You have strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build alignment and influence across cross-functional matrix teams. Preferred Qualifications: + You have proven capability to govern large-scale, globally distributed teams (~150+ resources) across multiple concurrent instrument software release streams. + You have the ability to manage strategic software vendor relationships, hold external partners accountable to delivery metrics, and optimize blended team models. + You have the ability to coach/mentor the next generation of Path Lab Software Technical Leaders + You have experience as a SAFe / Lean Agile SME ## Description A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche. The Opportunity As the Senior Software Development Manager, you will lead a global, highly skilled function responsible for transforming complex healthcare challenges into cutting-edge instrument software solutions. In this role, you will lead a dedicated chapter of senior discipline leads and govern a large-scale global delivery network driving predictable customer value. + Lead Strategic Software Execution: Direct operational execution across backlog elaboration, product ownership, solution leadership, and vendor management for global instrument software programs. + Drive Global Governance & Scale: Establish operational standards, capacity planning, and governance frameworks to guide 150+ global delivery resources across multiple release streams. + Empower & Develop People: Provide direct line management, mentorship, and career coaching for 10+ senior leads, nurturing a high-performance, collaborative team culture. + Innovate Delivery Practices: Scale modern Lean-Agile methodologies, enterprise tools, and emerging AI-driven, automated agentic workflows within regulated software frameworks. + Partner Across the Business: Collaborate closely with Product Management and Life Cycle Teams to translate commercial intent into compliant, technical backlogs and robust software architectures. + Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain systemic quality accountability, adhering to critical healthcare software development standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304). ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)