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Johnson & Johnson · 2 months ago

Senior Manager Embedded Software Engineering, R&D

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, aiming to improve health solutions for complex diseases. The Senior Manager of Embedded Software Engineering will lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining embedded software systems, ensuring high performance and compliance across hardware platforms.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers and/or engineering managers
Define team goals, development roadmaps, and performance metrics
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Align software development efforts with organizational objectives and product strategies
Guide architecture and design of embedded software systems using C/C++
Ensure integration with hardware components and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.)
Oversee software validation, verification, and compliance per IEC 62304
Drive adoption of best practices in version control, CI/CD, simulation, and debugging
Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, QA, product, and operations teams
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software within budget constraints
Maintain documentation and traceability for regulatory and quality audits
Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent
Conduct performance reviews and career development planning
Promote knowledge sharing and technical training within the team

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingLeadership experienceQNX operating systemAgile methodologiesSoftware lifecycle managementProject management certificationsDomain-specific certificationsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years in embedded software development in medical device domain
4+ years in a leadership or managerial role
Proven experience with embedded systems in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, or industrial applications
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and QNX operating system
Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., JAMA, Git, Jenkins, JIRA)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Experience with Agile methodologies and software lifecycle management

Preferred

PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certifications
Domain-specific certifications (e.g., medical device software compliance, automotive safety standards)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401k)
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Company

Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

H1B Sponsorship

Johnson & Johnson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (48)
2024 (56)
2023 (58)
2022 (59)
2021 (44)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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