Software Engineering Manager - Medical Devices

Software Engineering Manager – Medical Devices

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite
Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Software Engineering Manager to join an innovative medical technology organization developing advanced, life-saving medical devices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong engineering leader who is passionate about developing high-quality software solutions for regulated medical technologies.

The successful candidate will lead a team of software engineers, drive software architecture and development, and oversee the complete software development lifecycle—from concept and design through testing, commercialization, and ongoing product enhancement.

Working closely with senior technology leadership and cross-functional engineering teams, you will play a critical role in delivering reliable, scalable, and compliant medical device software.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance guidance.

• Oversee the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, development, integration, verification, validation, and deployment.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance in software architecture, coding, debugging, troubleshooting, and code reviews.

• Design and develop robust software applications using C#, C++, WPF, MVC, and .NET Framework.

• Lead the development and integration of PC-based software applications across Windows and Linux environments.

• Collaborate with embedded software, hardware, systems engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory teams.

• Ensure software development activities comply with applicable medical device standards, including IEC 62304 and IEC 82304.

• Support software documentation, design controls, risk management, verification, and validation activities.

• Establish and improve software development processes, coding standards, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Manage project schedules, engineering resources, technical priorities, and software deliverables.

• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges throughout product development and commercialization.

• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, maintainability, performance, and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in commercial medical device software development.

• 3–5 years of direct people management experience leading software engineering teams.

• Strong hands-on software development experience using C#, C++, WPF, MVC, and .NET Framework.

• Proven expertise in software architecture, object-oriented design, system integration, debugging, and code reviews.

• Experience developing PC-based applications for Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Strong understanding of embedded software integration and hardware-software interfaces.

• Experience with source control systems such as Git/GitLab and modern CI/CD practices.

• Knowledge of test-driven development, automated testing, software verification, and validation.

• Familiarity with DICOM standards and medical imaging software.

• Working knowledge of regulated medical device software development, including:

  • IEC 62304 – Medical Device Software Lifecycle

  • IEC 82304 – Health Software Product Safety

  • ISO 13485 – Medical Device Quality Management Systems

  • IEC 60601 – Medical Electrical Equipment

  • ISO 14971 – Medical Device Risk Management

• Understanding of applicable FDA, Health Canada, and international medical device regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering teams, deliver projects, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Avalonia UI Framework.

• Background in medical imaging, patient monitoring, diagnostic systems, or other sophisticated medical device technologies.

• Experience developing software for devices integrating sensors, embedded controllers, and user-facing applications.

• Experience working in an innovative, fast-paced medical technology or product development environment.

• Strong technical documentation and regulatory audit support experience.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?

• Contribute to the development of innovative, life-saving medical technologies.

• Lead a talented engineering team working on sophisticated software and hardware-integrated products.

• Influence software architecture, engineering practices, and technical strategy.

• Work closely with senior technology leadership in a collaborative environment.

• Make a meaningful impact on products designed to support healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in medical device software development, C#, C++, WPF, .NET, and regulated software engineering, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply with your updated resume to explore this confidential leadership opportunity.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.