Manager, Software Engineering

Overview

Verathon is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to become the newest member of our Visualization R&D Team located in Burnaby, BC.

The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading systems software and applications development in support of our latest medical devices and products. Role will be responsible for management of all software engineering activities including specification, architecture design, implementation, verification, and validation on new and existing medical devices. In addition, this role will champion the adoption and integration of Generative AI (Gen AI) technologies into the software development lifecycle, setting a clear short- and long-term vision for leveraging Gen AI as a competitive advantage. The manager will be expected to inspire passion for AI-driven innovation within the team and strategically position software as a differentiator in the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development team of 6 to 10 individuals to effectively deliver applications for medical imaging devices
• Innovate and implement agile development processes for software as well as conduct and manage outside development resources
• Lead the continuous improvement of processes to efficiently design, develop, verify, and sustain products for improved time to market
• Mentor software development and test engineers using situational leadership skills to grow their skills and performance
• Provide technical project management and leadership for every aspect of the software lifecycle
• Prepare team for projects inclusive of research, development, design and testing thru delivery and product launch
• Establish software development standards and processes along with best practices for delivery of scalable, high-quality software
• Partner with internal customers to interpret and incorporate individual requirements
• Allocate resources to assure attainment of business and staff developmental goals
• Participate in planning exercises to accomplish technical and business needs to the business unit’s strategic plan
• Evaluate projects, develop, and update schedules, and report status
• Manage software development projects from beginning to end
• Work closely with the Research and Hardware development teams, making architectural decisions and design tradeoffs between mechanical, electrical, and software
• Ensure planning and execution of software related projects across organizational functions, . marketing, RA / QA, and Operations
• Drive the evaluation, adoption, and deployment of Generative AI tools and methods to enhance team productivity, software quality, and innovation.
• Define and execute a software strategy that balances near-term product delivery with long-term organizational growth, scalability, and increased engineering capacity.
• Serve as a thought leader and change agent in AI-enabled software development practices, positioning Verathon ahead of competitors through technology leadership.
• Proactively plan for and lead the growth of the software team, scaling capacity to meet business needs while driving measurable improvements in productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?