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Additional Location(s): US-CA-San Jose; US-CA-Santa Clara; US-CA-Valencia Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. About the role: Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. This position is responsible for leading the Neuromodulation R&D Software Verification team, with a focus on verification and automated testing of medical software applications. This hands-on engineering management role combines people leadership with active technical contribution. Approximately 50% of the role is focused on leading, developing and supporting a team of engineers, while the remaining 50% is dedicated to hands-on software engineering, including test development, automated testing, technical reviews and code reviews. The Software Verification Engineering Manager plays an active role in delivering the efficient, high-quality design, development and testing of critical medical software while building technical capability and driving excellence across the team. Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an on-site work model requiring employees to be in our Santa Clara or Valencia office at least four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time but may be considered. Your responsibilities will include: • Lead, manage and mentor R&D software verification team members, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence and continuous development. • Ensure high-quality R&D functional deliverables, support technical projects of significant scope and maintain technical excellence across product and technology integration activities. • Develop and monitor department budgets; determine appropriate staffing levels, schedules and resources; and develop and manage resource plans for R&D initiatives. • Define project- and program-level verification strategies for assessing, documenting, modifying and testing integrated medical devices. • Build strong cross-functional partnerships with quality, regulatory, project management, manufacturing, marketing and other teams to drive results. • Present project and technical updates and strategic recommendations to senior management, communicating clearly with stakeholders at key milestones. • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards throughout the product life cycle while monitoring relevant industry trends and technological advancements. • Lead technology integration and knowledge transfer within the area of responsibility and drive the development and continuous improvement of department tools and methodologies. • Develop project investment proposals and business cases as needed. • Develop test plans and test procedures and write and review automated functional and end-to-end tests. • Participate in peer code and design reviews, providing architectural, verification and testability feedback. Required qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or higher in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related technical field. • Minimum of 10 years' experience with a bachelor's degree or minimum of 6 years' experience with a master's degree. • Minimum of 4 years' experience testing applications across Android, iOS, Windows or Android tablet platforms, including a minimum of 2 years' experience using Python. • Minimum of 3 years' experience in leadership, supervisory, project management or people management roles, including demonstrated ability to influence others to drive technical results. • Demonstrated success leading teams of six or more engineers, managing complex projects and delivering results in sustaining, integration or new product development environments. • Experience in a regulated development environment developing automated and manual verification tests; medical device experience preferred. • Hands-on knowledge of automated testing for Android or iOS applications. • Proven technical leadership in product and process design. • Sound technical judgment with a demonstrated ability to synthesize input from multiple and varied sources, draw conclusions and make recommendations. • Strong leadership, communication, collaboration and organizational skills. • Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal direction in a global, matrixed and fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications: • Proven ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders across and beyond product development. • Experience collaborating with and leading initiatives across global R&D organizations with direct or dotted-line reporting teams. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize resources and balance competing needs across multiple projects and strategic priorities. • Proven track record of leading organizational and change management initiatives through successful implementation. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead complex technical discussions confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Requisition ID: 633841 Minimum Salary: $ 116600 Maximum Salary: $ 221500 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com— will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at  www.bostonscientific.com  and follow us on  LinkedIn . Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class. Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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Additional Location(s): US-CA-San Jose; US-CA-Santa Clara; US-CA-Valencia
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.
This position is responsible for leading the Neuromodulation R&D Software Verification team, with a focus on verification and automated testing of medical software applications.
Lead, manage and mentor R&D software verification team members, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence and continuous development.
Ensure high-quality R&D functional deliverables, support technical projects of significant scope and maintain technical excellence across product and technology integration activities.
Develop and monitor department budgets; determine appropriate staffing levels, schedules and resources; and develop and manage resource plans for R&D initiatives.
Define project- and program-level verification strategies for assessing, documenting, modifying and testing integrated medical devices.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with quality, regulatory, project management, manufacturing, marketing and other teams to drive results.
Present project and technical updates and strategic recommendations to senior management, communicating clearly with stakeholders at key milestones.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards throughout the product life cycle while monitoring relevant industry trends and technological advancements.
Lead technology integration and knowledge transfer within the area of responsibility and drive the development and continuous improvement of department tools and methodologies.
Develop project investment proposals and business cases as needed.
Develop test plans and test procedures and write and review automated functional and end-to-end tests.

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Experience in a regulated development environment developing automated and manual verification tests; medical device experience preferred.
Proven ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders across and beyond product development.
Experience collaborating with and leading initiatives across global R&D organizations with direct or dotted-line reporting teams.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize resources and balance competing needs across multiple projects and strategic priorities.
Proven track record of leading organizational and change management initiatives through successful implementation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead complex technical discussions confidently and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Requisition ID: 633841
Maximum Salary: $ 221500
Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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