Associate Engineering Director - Software & Systems

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned

Lead embedded and platform software development across new product initiatives and sustaining programs in Surgical Robotics.

Build, manage, and develop high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams; foster a culture of engagement, collaboration, and excellence.

Align engineering execution with Operating Unit (OU) strategy, regulatory compliance, and delivery timelines.

Collaborate globally across OUs, design, QA, and project management teams to ensure integrated, high-quality product development.

Drive verification and validation activities; oversee issue resolution, design optimization, and continuous test plan improvement.

Monitor project progress, budgets, and resource allocation; ensure cost-effective, timely delivery of engineering solutions.

Champion best practices in software development, process improvement, and product lifecycle management within regulated environments.

Represent the team in broader R&D forums; promote cross-functional communication and strategic alignment.

Mentor engineers and managers; conduct design reviews and remove barriers to team success.

Demonstrate strong leadership in risk management, decision-making, and change management.

The role requirement for the current & potential engagements with OUs would require :

Product development experience

People Management experience

Software development and SW development practices and models

Product Engineering Management critical experience

Strategic customer engagement experience

Required Knowledge and Experience

18+ years in embedded and platform software development within the medical device or related industry; 8+ years in software architecture and people / project management, leading cross-functional teams of 30+.

Managing and leading multiple teams of software managers and engineers, including hiring, performance management, and team development, preferably in the global R&D environment settings.

Designing and developing software for complex electromechanical software systems, including embedded software development as well as RTOS, distributed computing, software Infrastructure, etc.

Collaborating and managing software projects in both Agile / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and traditional project management methodologies.

Technical Expertise : Proficient in Embedded C++ (Version 11+) RTOS environments (QNX, Linux), and object-oriented design. Skilled in troubleshooting on embedded targets and applying design patterns.

Leadership & Management : Proven track record managing global R&D teams, driving concurrent software releases using Agile / Waterfall, and ensuring compliance with global medical regulatory standards.

Regulatory & Process Knowledge : Deep understanding of design controls, ISO 13485 / 14971, validation, verification, and GDP. Experienced in process optimization, establishing software metrics, and fostering turnkey engineering solutions.

Industry Experience : Prior leadership roles in large MNCs; budgetary and departmental oversight; expert in medical device or regulated industries.

Project Execution : Strong program and technology management skills with successful execution of complex engineering projects involving globally dispersed teams.

Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, quality, regulatory, and other product development teams; Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audience.

Medical robotics, medical capital equipment, or highly regulated industry experience

Knowledge of software development workflow.

Software architecture and model-based development best practices

Reports to Engineering Director

Accountable to Project Manager(s) for project-related responsibilities

Frequent interaction with team members from other disciplines, particularly hardware engineers, to develop project requirements and other project artifacts such as project schedules. Possible interaction with clinicians, third-party vendors, manufacturers, subcontractors, and other users.

Possible interaction with clinicians, third-party vendors, manufacturers, and subcontractors.

Required : Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Computer Sciences, Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent from a premium institute.

Preferred : Maters in Engineering or Masters in Technology Computer Science, Bio-Medical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent from a premier institute.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Oversees activities of the company’s development and design requirements for software systems, applications and software quality assurance for enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools, to meet the current and future Software needs.

Manages activities to assure programs are appropriately resourced and ensure continuous improvement in technical capability, process, and compliance.

Manages scope, cost, and schedule within a cross-functional development team.

Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Autonomy : Manages large team which would typically consist of both experienced professionals and managers.

Turns the department strategy into a commercial reality by developing, communicating and implementing business plans to achieve business results.

Receives assignments in objective oriented terms; has latitude to reinterpret objectives.

Organizational Impact : Initiates programs or projects based on identified business and / or tactical needs.

Decisions impact projects or operations, affect the deadlines, resources, and funds, and the achievement of organizational objectives.

Typically has budget or P&L accountability for a department, function or geography.

Innovation and Complexity : Develops new objectives, new operating policies, products, processes and standards in support of the job function strategy.

Problems and issues faced are complex, difficult and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.

Communication and Influence : Communicates with internal and external customers and vendors concerning ongoing operations, programs or processes.

Influences across functions and businesses while balancing divergent objectives to gain cooperation of other parties.

May interact on issues that have externally divergent objectives.

Leadership and Talent Management : Manages at least one (department, function, geography typically comprised of other People or Program managers and / or supervisors and experienced professionals.

Recommends strategies, goals and plans for a group.