Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile

Tandem Diabetes Care creates innovative solutions for diabetes management and is seeking a Manager for Software Engineering - Mobile. This role involves leading teams of software engineers to develop user experiences for mobile applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving project management efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and inspires a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Leads and manages a team of external software engineers and provides clear guidance to produce desired results
• Sets clear annual goals and expectations and provides mentorship and guidance to team members
• Conducts performance evaluations, offers constructive feedback, and promotes professional growth
• Provides appropriate merit recommendations, and promotion candidacy for all eligible team members
• Works collaboratively with mobile management to achieve team goals and company objectives
• Manages teams that plan, design, and develop the user experience of mobile software on Android and iOS that connects with Tandem Insulin pumps
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless interoperability
• Stays up to date with industry advancements and emerging technologies to drive innovation
• Manages project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to meet project goals and deadlines
• Identifies risks and proactively develops mitigation strategies
• Monitors and reports on project progress to stakeholders
• Maintains a focus on software quality, regulatory compliance, and best practices
• Oversees testing, validation, and verification activities to ensure the reliability and accuracy of mobile development
• Promotes a culture of quality and regulatory compliance within the software engineering team
• Organizes training programs and workshops to educate team members on relevant quality standards, regulations, and best practices
• Ensures that all software components meet regulatory requirements, such as FDA guidelines, IEC standards, and ISO standards
• Assists in the preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements
• Drives process improvements and the adoption of agile methodologies to enhance team efficiency and product quality
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the engineering team
• Works with senior leadership to determine long term product, skill, and organizational needs

Requirements:

• Strong background in software development
• Expertise in UI technology on Android and iOS platforms using Kotlin and Swift
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FDA, IEC, and ISO standards
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and medical device software development standards
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring software engineering teams
• Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions
• Knowledgeable with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) methodology
• Strong proficiency with software development tools such as JIRA and Git
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Skilled at effectively communicating department or area issues and results within and across functional areas and conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or timelines
• Skilled at effectively leading a cooperative team effort and organizing resources to achieve team goals
• Strong project management, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to challenges
• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or related field or combination of equivalent education and years of applicable work experience
• 7+ years of software development experience combining 3+ years management experience leading a software engineering team
• Mobile application product launch and sustainment experience
• Medical device or healthcare industry experience preferred
• Advanced coursework/master's in software engineering, MBA, professional license, or certificate preferred
• Medical device industry or related area preferred