Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Software/Systems Engineering Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Milpitas, California, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent to join our Vision team as a Senior Manager, R&D Software Engineering located in Milpitas, CA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Purpose: Our Laser software team of developers are at the forefront of technology in the medical device industry. You will lead and manage an agile team of talented software engineers making a vital contribution to the New Product Development pipeline and transforming patient care through innovation. You will manage software/firmware development projects that provide creative, functional, cost effective, and validated product designs in a team-based environment. This is an opportunity for a key role in bringing exciting new products to market in support of the J&J Vision. This role is expected to work collaboratively with other cross-function teams. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers. 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. Technical Oversight: Guide architecture, design, development, and integration for safety critical medical device application and embedded software systems using (but not limited to) C/C++, Python, Qt, LabVIEW, .NET. Guide integration with hardware components and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.). Ensuring all software development complies with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304). Develop code as part of larger software development projects. Overseeing development from conception to validation, ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards Drive adoption of best practices in version control, CI/CD, Unit Testing, and debugging. Ensure “Secure-by-Design” and “Privacy-by-Design” to comply with the cybersecurity and privacy requirements for various regions; e.g.: FDA guidelines based on Section 3305 of the Omnibus -- "Ensuring Cybersecurity of Medical Devices". Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team Project & Process Management Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities and resources. Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, QA, product, regulatory, and operations teams. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software within budget constraints. Maintain documentation and traceability for regulatory and quality audits. Talent Development Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent. Conduct performance reviews and career development planning. Promote knowledge sharing and technical training within the team. You will: Lead a team of software engineers and guide the architecture, design, and development for safety critical medical device application Develop code as part of larger software development projects. Evaluate available options and implement the best approaches. Overseeing development from conception to validation, ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards Adhere to all procedures for end-to-end software / firmware development life cycle including requirements, design, coding, unit testing, system integration, and software release Ensuring all software development complies with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304) May need to do hands-on troubleshooting to resolve system, hardware, and software issues requiring data analysis to identify underlying root cause Oversight of development and deliverables from outsourced vendor Serve as subject matter expert in areas of competence Hires, mentors, and directs software engineers, including performance assessments and career development Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Experience: 10+ years in embedded and GUI software development in medical device domain. 4+ years in a leadership or managerial role. Proven experience in delivering software for embedded systems in consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, or industrial applications. Required Skills: Strong hands-on proficiency in C/C++, algorithms, embedded, microcontrollers. Familiarity with QNX and Windows. Demonstrated ability in software / firmware development delivering reliable, testable and maintainable code for embedded system Experience with hardware / software integration and issue resolution Experience working in FDA regulated industry 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 Skills: Experience with Python, UML, C#, Qt or LabView Experience with RTOS and hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS485, TCP, UDP Proficient in Windows API, DLLs, and interfaces Other: Ability to travel up to 10% #LI-AM2 Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Software Acquisitions, Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Management, Technologically Savvy The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $157,000.00 - $271,400.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: -