Thermo Fisher Scientific · 14 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager – Platform Engineering (DevOps / TechOps)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a company focused on making a positive impact on a global scale. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead software development initiatives, promote technical excellence, and support engineering teams in delivering innovative solutions across their portfolio.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Lead software development initiatives that advance scientific discovery and improve lives
Support engineering teams in developing innovative solutions across our portfolio, from cloud platforms and AI applications to laboratory automation and diagnostic systems
Promote technical excellence, encourage innovation, and support teams to deliver high-quality software that serves our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer
Set strategic direction, implement agile methodologies, and ensure successful delivery of complex software projects
Mentor and develop talent, build collaborative relationships across teams, and facilitate continuous improvement in our software development practices
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience, with software development including 5+ years in technical leadership or management roles
Strong expertise in modern software development practices, architectures, and methodologies (Agile/SAFe)
Experience successfully leading and developing engineering teams
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS/Azure), microservices, and DevOps practices
Experience with, Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS, Observability systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, OpenTelemetry) and , CI/CD platforms, preferably GitHub Actions
Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and roadmap planning
Strong understanding of software quality, security, and compliance requirements
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Strong architectural and operational judgment without needing to be hands-on daily
Data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience delivering projects in complex technical environments
Preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Advanced technical certifications such as PMP or cloud certifications advantageous
Experience with AI/ML technologies and data-driven development preferred
Knowledge of scientific or laboratory software domains beneficial
Experience managing distributed teams preferred
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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