Senior Software Verification Manager

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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 is seeking a Senior Software Verification Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for developing and verifying innovative software solutions that support our next-generation pacemakers and defibrillators. This role blends technical leadership, people development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant software that aligns with Boston Scientific's standards of excellence.
If you are passionate about advancing medical technology, shaping technical teams, and leading with purpose, this opportunity puts you at the forefront of transforming patient lives through innovation.

Work model and sponsorship:
This role follows an onsite work model. Employees are expected to work from our Arden Hills, MN office at least four days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Your responsibilities will include:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers through coaching, career development, and performance management
Drive timely delivery of complex software verification projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements
Collaborate with product management, systems engineering, and quality teams to define software requirements, architecture, and validation strategies
Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team
Contribute to software test planning, design, and code reviews while promoting best practices in test patterns, automation, and documentation
Manage team capacity, project prioritization, and agile delivery processes including Scrum and Kanban
Support recruiting efforts and onboarding of new engineering talent
Communicate progress, technical risks, and mitigation plans effectively to senior leadership

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 7 years' experience in software development or verification
Minimum of 4 years' experience managing software engineers and leading technical project teams
Strong understanding of Lean/Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, retrospectives, and backlog management

Experience with test automation frameworks and requirement verification processes
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams including systems engineering and quality assurance
Deep understanding of design controls, particularly around requirements, design, verification, and traceability
Hands-on programming experience in Java, Android, or Python
Strong documentation skills including reports, change requests, and technical memos
Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred qualifications:

Experience developing regulated, safety-critical software (preferably medical devices)
Experience working with global or distributed R&D teams
Background in managing competing project priorities and resources
Demonstrated success leading change management initiatives
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to discuss technical concepts at all organizational levels
Experience in capital medical systems with hardware/software integration
Hands-on experience with Android software verification
Knowledge of Linux and Windows OS configuration and cybersecurity solutions

Requisition
Minimum Salary: $   125800
Maximum Salary: $   239000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see  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).

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