Manager, Software and Security Engineering at Coloplast

Job description

The Manager, Software and Security Engineering leads the software, firmware, mobile, and cybersecurity engineers responsible for active implantable medical devices. This role provides technical leadership, people leadership, and execution oversight for embedded firmware, software, cybersecurity and DevOps, ensuring software quality throughout software lifecycle management. The position combines strategic leadership, talent development, and hands-on technical guidance to deliver safe, secure, reliable, and compliant products. Major Areas of Accountability • Lead, mentor, recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. • Provide strategic and technical leadership for software architecture, embedded firmware, mobile applications, cybersecurity, verification, and sustaining engineering activities. • Drive development of mobile applications and support connected medical device ecosystems, including Bluetooth-enabled solutions where applicable. • Champion requirements development, requirements traceability, software architecture, and design documentation practices. • Oversee secure software development lifecycle activities, threat modeling, vulnerability management, cybersecurity risk assessments, and secure coding practices. • Lead adoption of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, peer code reviews, and configuration management processes. • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, engineering standards, and software best practices. • Drive project planning, resource planning, staffing, forecasting, budgeting support, and execution against schedule and business objectives. • Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA design controls, cybersecurity guidance, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams. • Present technical updates, risks, strategic recommendations, and development status to senior leadership and stakeholders. • Support products from concept through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, commercialization, and post-market support. • Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies. • Other job duties as assigned Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 8+ years of software engineering experience. • 1-3 years of people leadership experience. • Experience in medical devices, Active Implantable preferred. • Experience leading complex software development projects and cross-functional teams Technical Skills • Knowledge of C, C++, Python, Java, and Kotlin. • Embedded software and firmware development experience. • Knowledge of cybersecurity, threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure coding, and product security. • Strong understanding of Agile methods, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and configuration management. • Experience writing software requirements and maintaining end-to-end traceability. • Experience with mobile application development, test automation, and software verification. • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and software lifecycle processes. • Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills. Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills. At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect: • • Health and Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents. • Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services. • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available. • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement. • Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events. • Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way. • Competitive Compensation : The compensation range for this position is $116,734 - $175,101 . Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives. Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world ´ s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things. Visit us on Coloplast.com . Watch the film. Follow us on LinkedIn . Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies. Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification. 62117 #LI-CO #LI-ONSITE

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Major Areas of Accountability
Lead, mentor, recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Provide strategic and technical leadership for software architecture, embedded firmware, mobile applications, cybersecurity, verification, and sustaining engineering activities.
Drive development of mobile applications and support connected medical device ecosystems, including Bluetooth-enabled solutions where applicable.
Champion requirements development, requirements traceability, software architecture, and design documentation practices.
Oversee secure software development lifecycle activities, threat modeling, vulnerability management, cybersecurity risk assessments, and secure coding practices.
Lead adoption of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, peer code reviews, and configuration management processes.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, engineering standards, and software best practices.
Drive project planning, resource planning, staffing, forecasting, budgeting support, and execution against schedule and business objectives.
Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA design controls, cybersecurity guidance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams.
Present technical updates, risks, strategic recommendations, and development status to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Support products from concept through verification, validation, transfer to manufacturing, commercialization, and post-market support.
Other job duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of software engineering experience.
1-3 years of people leadership experience.
Experience leading complex software development projects and cross-functional teams
Technical Skills
Knowledge of C, C++, Python, Java, and Kotlin.
Embedded software and firmware development experience.
Knowledge of cybersecurity, threat modeling, vulnerability management, secure coding, and product security.
Strong understanding of Agile methods, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and configuration management.

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Experience in medical devices, Active Implantable preferred.

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