Senior Software Manager, R&D

full-time

Posted on: 9/28/2025

Location Type: Office

Location: Louisville • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $143,900 - $237,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

Lead and develop a high-performing team of software engineers across multiple product platforms (global team of 19; 6 direct reports, 13 matrix-managed)
Oversee software development from concept through design freeze, including architecture, requirements definition, prototyping, and design implementation
Ensure software design aligns with system-level architecture and complies with IEC 62304 and other applicable medical device standards
Collaborate cross-functionally to define software specifications from clinical and user needs
Manage project resourcing, priorities, and risk mitigation for pre-V&V software efforts
Oversee software design documentation and traceability in accordance with BD’s design control procedures
Establish software best practices including code reviews, unit testing, configuration management, and cybersecurity readiness
Work with external software vendors, design partners, and contract developers as needed
Support design transfer to the formal V&V team and sustain cross-functional continuity through the development lifecycle
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and compliance within the software engineering function
Provide permanent leadership to address regulatory and cybersecurity requirements and ensure delivery of key projects including Calm, Odum, Rise Portable, and Eli

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in software development for medical devices or other safety-critical systems
At least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience in embedded software, real-time systems, and/or application-layer integration for electromechanical products
Deep understanding of IEC 62304, risk management (ISO 14971), and software lifecycle requirements in a regulated environment
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through architecture and design freeze
Experience with Agile and hybrid development methodologies
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Comfortable managing both in-house teams and external partners
Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under "Our Commitment to You"
rewards and recognition opportunities
investing in our associates—their well‑being and development
competitive salary range ($143,900 - $237,600 USD Annual)
potential workplace COVID-19 vaccination/testing support
career development and learning opportunities (professional development)
workplace accommodations considered pursuant to applicable law

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills

software developmentembedded softwarereal-time systemsapplication-layer integrationAgile developmenthybrid development methodologiesrisk managementsoftware lifecycle requirementscode reviewsunit testing

Soft skills

leadershipanalytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationproject managementrisk mitigationinnovationtechnical excellenceteam managementcross-functional continuity