Director, Instrument Software Engineering

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of software strategies for the instrument.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and other engineering teams, to ensure software is designed and engineered to meet customer needs.
• Oversee the integration across the software stack, ensuring seamless operation and alignment with customer workflows.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of software designs to incorporate feedback and improve performance.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the software engineering team.
• Ensure that engineering practices and processes are aligned with industry standards and best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for team growth and development, and lead initiatives to expand and enhance team capabilities.
• Mentor other engineers and guide teams to deliver complex solutions.
• Translate customer needs into technical specifications and software designs.
• Ensure that customer feedback is incorporated into software improvements and new product developments.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment and support for engineering initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team members are meeting their goals.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Drive initiatives to evolve and grow the team, enhancing its capabilities and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of success in a senior software engineering leadership role, preferably in a life sciences or technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of software development for instruments, including Linux, Angular, based applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Extensive experience in software engineering and development for analytical instrumentation.
• Proven ability to lead and manage software engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing complex software engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of the Agile methodologies and best practices for a metrics driven software organization.
• Experience with programming languages and frameworks such as Java, JavaScript, CSS, Angular, Node.js, Python, React, C++, C, or C# .NET Core ASP.
• Demonstrated ability working with SQL, NoSQL, and cloud computing technologies.
• Familiarity with interaction with hardware components, including VHDL programming for FPGA-based systems and instrument control.

Nice to Have

• Deployment in a regulated environment (e.g., CAP/CLIA, FDA, CE-IVD).
• Experience in IVD clinical diagnostics instrument development.
• AI/ML development.
• Understanding of the technical aspects related to liquid chromatography systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.