Position Summary:

The Software Manager will be responsible for managing an embedded software development team and leading highly technical software development projects relating to current and/or future NxStage products. This person should have prior experience managing projects or being a technical lead on a project involving embedded firmware and application software using a structured product development process in a regulated environment. The candidate should also have experience building, developing, and managing a software development team.

 Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a 3-6 person embedded software team on a daily basis
• Provide oversight and direction to engineers on development and business processes.
• Ensure the team is trained and compliant to SOPs. Mentor and develop a career path for direct reports.
• Drive high-quality expectations on deliverables and drive continuous improvement within the program team.
• Oversee and evaluate deliverables generated by their team.
• Collaborates with technical experts and project managers to scope and balance the workload of direct reports.

• Refine / complete software development plans to meet overall program schedule objectives in coordination with Project Management
• Participate in peer code reviews, use-case testing, debug, etc.
• Lead/participate in formal stage-gate design reviews.
• Collaborate with the SQA team to develop V&V test plans/protocols, etc.
• Ensure adherence to and compliance with organizational policies, guidelines, and objectives.

Skills & Experience:

• 7 years of experience in embedded software development.
• 2 years of experience in a Software functional and/or technical leadership role required.
• Must be knowledgeable / experienced in all aspects of applicable medical device software development standards and processes.
• Strong embedded (primary) programming skills & experience required, and application (secondary) programming experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic & problem-solving skills desired, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with source control, version management, and configuration management practices desired.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent people management and collaboration skills required.

Education & Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar relevant discipline; Master’s degree strongly preferred

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.