Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Req ID:

51935

Job Category:

Engineering

Location:

MENTOR, OH, US, 44060

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Software Engineering, leads a software development team to deliver reliable, on-time, and on-budget solutions. This role drives technical direction, process improvements, and technology roadmap planning while managing people, developing functional competencies, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. It oversees end-to-end product design, collaborates with R&D leaders across business segments, and influences cross-functional processes. The position requires broad technical expertise, strong organizational and project management skills, and ownership of application and cloud software deliverables, fostering collaboration and agile decision-making. What You'll Do As A Senior Manager, Software Engineering.

1. Assigns team members in the specification, design, implementation, and verification of software applications and firmware according to corporate policies and business operating procedures.

2. Works with other software team members and engineering managers to coordinate team's activities and resolve engineering and project issues.

3. Reviews team deliverables including specifications, designs, code, and other deliverables, providing guidance and feedback.

4. Mentors team to propagate good design principles and development practices.

5. Investigates new software technologies and tools which may increase team's performance.

6. Creates and maintains software work instructions which comply with regulatory guidelines and corporate polices.

7. Collaborates with groups outside of direct responsibilities including other engineering groups, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, etc. for project planning, analysis of product requirements, and to outline proposed solutions.

8. Sets objectives for direct reports, assessing performance throughout the year, and providing an annual performance review.

9. Recruits for open positions on team. Contracts with outside software firms and consultants as needed. Manages both onsite and offshore resources.

10. Guides team in the design of safe, secure, and robust control systems and software applications.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering.
• 15+ years in an R&D environment, with experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices) and formalized software development processes.
• Proven leadership: 5+ years recruiting, managing, and developing software engineering teams; 3+ years planning and managing software projects.
• 3+with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native solutions.
• 3+ years developing and maintaining web and cloud applications, including IoT device integration.
• Strong knowledge of modern software frameworks and platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure: deployment, optimization, cost monitoring, and security compliance (HIPAA, GDPR).
  

Additional Skills

• Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance.
• Knowledge of LEAN methodologies for process improvement and efficiency.
  

Preferred:

• Experience managing an engineering team in a different field of expertise than software.
• Master's Degree in Engineering Discipline.
  

Specific Skills and/or Business Competencies

• Proven ability to lead software engineering teams, mentor engineers, and develop future technical leaders.
• Strong decision-making skills and excellent verbal/written communication for reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of web and cloud technologies, including React.js, Node.js, .NET, containers, Kubernetes, and Microsoft Azure.
• Solid foundation in object-oriented design and programming (Java, C#, Python), with experience in database management (MongoDB, SQL) and IoT protocols (MQTT).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, IoT solutions, and ability to translate user needs into actionable requirements while aligning with business objectives.
  

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.
  

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Pay range for this opportunity is $116,750.00 - $166,750.00 .This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by * 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Req ID:

51935

Job Category:

Engineering

Location:

MENTOR, OH, US, 44060

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

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