Manager, Software Engineering R&D

The Intersect Group

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Coaching, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Programming, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Integration Testing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Medical Organizations, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Software Architecture Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Traceability, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

17 days ago

Company Overview
We are partnering with an innovative organization in the medical device industry dedicated to developing life-sustaining technologies that improve patient outcomes and quality of care. The company operates in a highly regulated environment where safety, precision, and reliability are critical to success. Their culture emphasizes accountability, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions.

Role Summary
The Manager, Software Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end development of embedded software and firmware for a complex medical device platform. This individual will play a key role in shaping architecture, guiding engineering execution, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, compliant software solutions.

This role combines technical depth with leadership, requiring approximately 3050 percent hands-on involvement in coding, reviews, debugging, and system design. The position will lead both new platform development and sustaining engineering efforts, while introducing structure, discipline, and best practices across the software team. Success will require strong collaboration across Quality, Regulatory, hardware, and clinical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end software and firmware development across the full lifecycle from requirements through release and sustaining
Drive software architecture, interface design, and system behavior across sensors, controls, alarms, and user interface components
Participate directly in code reviews, debugging, defect triage, and technical decision making
Establish engineering discipline including traceability, documentation quality, and review rigor in a regulated environment
Translate user needs, clinical workflows, and system requirements into clear and testable software requirements
Own sustaining engineering efforts including investigations, root cause analysis, CAPAs, and reliability improvements
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, hardware, manufacturing, and clinical teams to deliver compliant solutions
Build and lead a high-performing engineering team while coaching developers on quality and best practices

Key Requirements
Eight or more years of experience in embedded software or firmware development including regulated product environments
Three or more years of experience leading engineering teams or major technical programs with direct delivery responsibility
Strong programming expertise in C# with exposure to embedded systems and Linux environments
Demonstrated experience delivering software in medical device, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries
Deep understanding of design controls, FDA expectations, traceability, risk management, and verification practices
Experience working across full software lifecycle including architecture, development, integration, testing, and release
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to operate hands on in debugging and system level issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Call to Action
If you are a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in regulated environments and enjoys driving both technical execution and team performance, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and contact information to be considered for this impactful opportunity.

About the Company

The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2006