For over 90 years, Topcon’s vision has been to solve societal challenges around the globe. In healthcare, we are developing innovations that improve patients’ health and quality of life. We empower eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity without compromise, by capturing clear images with the push of a button. By joining Topcon Healthcare, you become part of a growing, diverse, global team. With office locations throughout North America, whether you are on-site, remote, or hybrid, our culture empowers you to contribute to company and personal success each day. At Topcon Healthcare, you can grow your career, gain new perspectives, and help address society’s most pressing challenges. If you have drive, passion, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you. At Topcon Healthcare, we don’t wait for the future. We invent it. Join us. Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering USA, the Director of Software Engineering will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Topcon's software products. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to drive innovation and excellence in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment. You will be responsible for managing specific software teams, including direct reports to leaders such as Scrum Masters, Architects, and Product Owners. This role will be based at Topcon's THINC headquarters in San Diego and may involve managing bespoke remote teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead, develop, and mentor a high-functioning, highly productive, agile, inclusive, motivated, and distributed engineering organization of experienced engineers. Ensure timely and efficient development processes are implemented and maintained across all software teams. Provide weekly reports to the Senior Director for Engineering on business trajectory, culture, and efficiency. Make and own critical decisions, proactively foreseeing and resolving issues. Drive and communicate technical strategy across all levels of the organization. Deep dive technically where needed while maintaining a broad perspective. Partner with and support the product planning and product management teams with insight into commercially viable technical architecture, guidance on timelines and capabilities, weaknesses and strengths. Model a culture of innovation and collaboration while prioritizing business value-based market feedback from our sales, marketing, and clinical organizations. Ability to delegate while remaining accountable for outcomes, both short and long term. Actively develop the current team and recruit diverse high performers who deliver high-quality work and inspire others to do the same. Foster a culture of technical excellence and service ownership. Monitor and track platform performance to ensure response time and capacity metrics are within desired ranges. Ensure that all projects meet the expected deadline for release, with quality and regulation needs being met each and every time. Ensure inclusion into all aspects of software development, including stage updates to stakeholders, sales team leaders and service delivery. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing an agile, fast paced software development team. Degree in computer science would be advantageous. We also welcome applications from home grown, self-taught individuals who show the right stuff to lead and develop a market leading organization and have the required experience in leading agile software teams. Strong knowledge of agile processes, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. Strong leadership characteristics with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Experience in DICOM, PACS, HL7, and FHIR standards would be advantageous. Experience in medical modalities such as OCT, Visual Field, Refraction would be advantageous. Experience in medical image processing is highly advantageous. Solid knowledge of medical software regulatory paths, responsibilities, documentation, and reporting processes. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the medical software industry, working with cutting-edge technologies and leading a talented team. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for medical software innovation and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role at Topcon THINC. Base Pay: Expected Base Pay Range: $180,000 to $200,000 Annualized The base pay range included is a projected hiring range for a position, level and potential work location(s) listed. Topcon provides the compensation range that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Bonus eligible: In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 20% annual bonus. Benefits*: Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits. We also offer time off for our employees to recharge. Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements. Topcon reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation; individual candidate compensation may be determined based on individual skills, experience, training, certifications, education, final work location and other factors not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. Changes in the position level, location or other factors associated with the role may change the final determined compensation. The recruiter can provide additional information during the hiring process. *Topcon time off policies can vary between roles which are exempt or non-exempt. For hourly (“non-exempt”) employees, we offer personal paid time off which accrues in accordance with local standards. For salaried (“exempt”) employees, we offer a flexible paid time off policy giving you flexibility to take time when needed, while supporting business needs. All paid time off policies are in accordance with or exceeding local law. Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for our Health and Welfare benefit package. EEO Statement: We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Topcon Healthcare sees eye health differently. Our vision is to empower providers with smart and efficient technologies for enhanced patient care. Keeping pace with the ever-changing landscape of the healthcare industry, we offer the latest integrated solutions including advanced multimodal imaging, vendor-neutral data management and groundbreaking remote diagnostic technology. A globally-oriented business, Topcon is focused on developing solutions towards solving societal challenges in the mega-domains of healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. In healthcare, these challenges include increasing eye disease, rising medical costs, access to healthcare and physician shortages. By investing in value-driven innovations, Topcon works to enable people to enjoy good health and a high quality of life.