Software Testing R&D Manager I

Innovation - Diversity - 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.           

Software Testing Manager – Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) R&D

Arden Hills, MN Onsite

About the role:

This position is responsible for directing various activities of the CRM therapy function focused on developing and testing software for implantable medical devices.  This team’s primary activities are to support the development and testing of the medical software using various approaches.  Throughout this process, the software engineering manager oversees a team of testing engineers for the efficient, high-quality design and testing of this critical medical device software.

Your responsibilities include:

• Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and developing organizational talent
• Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives
• Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action
• Demonstrates effective change leadership
• Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives
• Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills
• Makes decisions regarding work plans and schedules to achieve department objectives

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 9+ years of software related work experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience)
• 2+ years of experience in direct management of software engineers or responsibility for leading/overseeing technical work for employees
• Experience with a company who makes a physical product (medical device, wearable device, aerospace, automotive, equipment) rather than a service.
• Knowledge of software engineering methods and tools (structured development, thread management, verification testing)
• Knowledge of test automation systems for software development
• Knowledge of requirement verification
• Knowledge of Lean/Agile concepts including scrums, burnups, retrospectives, backlog, and minimizing WIP
• Ability to develop partnerships with cross-functional areas within and outside of product development
• Design Controls expertise with particular focus on requirements, design, verification, and traceability
• Python programming experience or Java
• Experience writing documents, reports, memos and change requests
• Experience using version control systems
• Willingness to work onsite at our Arden Hills, MN site

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing regulated, safety critical software
• Experience working with a global R&D team
• Experience prioritizing resource needs across competing projects
• Experience in leading change management initiatives
• Strong communication skills, including technical discussions at all levels
• Medical device experience in capital systems (e.g. imaging products) development with hardware/software integration
• Linux and Windows operating system configuration and management, including cybersecurity solutions

Requisition ID: 604314 

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary: $ 99100 

Maximum Salary: $ 188300 

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 exempt  roles  may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

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 identify, 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.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.