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Lead and mentor a team of developers and testers while contributing hands-on to coding and design. Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices and ensure compliance with ISO and FDA regulations.
Candidates must have a strong software development background and experience managing teams in regulated environments. Proficiency in multiple programming languages and the ability to mentor engineers are essential.
We are looking for a hands-on Software Engineering Manager (Player‑Coach) to lead a high-performing, multi-platform team of ~12 software developers and testers. This role combines leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance with opportunities to contribute directly to code and design. You will drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, while ensuring compliance with ISO and FDA regulations. What You’ll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers and testers, balancing guidance for experienced engineers with support for newer team members. Act as a player-coach: participate in design/code reviews and contribute hands-on coding as needed across web, iOS, and Android platforms. Implement, enforce, and evolve software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code quality, and Agile/Scrum processes. Maintain SDLC discipline, integrate documentation into sprint cycles, and ensure audit-ready processes for ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance. Oversee multi-platform development: Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Svelte, SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, Chart.js, MongoDB. iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode. Android: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android Studio. Partner with Product Management and stakeholders to align technical execution with business priorities. Identify and implement process improvements while maintaining flexibility and team agility. Hire, onboard, and grow engineering talent within the team. Must-Have Skills Strong software development background with hands-on coding and architecture experience. Experience leading or managing software engineering teams in regulated or compliance-heavy environments. Proficiency across multiple programming languages and platforms (web, iOS, Android). Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and medical device software documentation requirements. Ability to mentor engineers and testers, provide constructive feedback, and elevate team performance. Open-minded and adaptable to new technologies, including AI-assisted development tools. Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams. Nice-to-Have Skills / Desired Qualities Experience scaling software teams and implementing structured engineering process improvements. Familiarity with DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in SCRUM and Agile coaching. Ability to enforce structured processes without being overly rigid and to continuously improve workflows. Why You Will Love This Role Make a real impact on engineering practices, product quality, and team growth. Lead the adoption of AI-assisted development to improve efficiency and innovation. Shape a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability. Balance leadership with hands-on technical work in a forward-looking, multi-platform team. Keywords for Job Seekers: Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Svelte, SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, Chart.js, MongoDB | iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode | Android: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android Studio | Software Architecture & Hands-On Coding | Team Leadership & Mentorship | Player-Coach | ISO 9001/13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 | Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps, Automated Testing | Process Improvement | Communication & Collaboration
This job posting was last updated on 10/1/2025