Head of Software - 746

About the job

MicroTech is a cutting-edge start-up developing innovative implantable wireless sensors that monitor cardiac pressure variations for various heart conditions.

Our multidisciplinary R&D team combines expertise in software, algorithms, physics, electronics and mechanics, working collaboratively to bring a life-changing technology to the market.

We are looking for an experienced software professional who will lead the end-to-end software life cycle, from architecture to released code, in a highly innovative environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Leading and managing the entire software lifecycle
• Software architecture & design
• Hands-on implementation, coding
• Planning, managing and working under all relevant regulatory requirements and constraints, e.g. IEC 62304 (SW lifecycle requirements, medical devices).

Must-Have Qualifications

• B.Sc., Computer Science / SW engineering – Must
• M.Sc., Computer Science / SW engineering – Advantage
• At least 8 years of experience in SW development
• A minimum of 4 years in architectural roles
• Strong software development knowledge, C# and C++
• Experienced with embedded systems, real-time OS
• Familiarity with firmware / software interfaces and hardware integration
• Previous experience with HW & SW products, with multi-tier architecture
• Comfortable with both Windows & Linux

Preferable Background

• Solid understanding of IEC 62304 (Medical device software lifecycle)
• Python and / or MATLAB
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 (risk management), FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Understanding of SOUP (Software of Unknown Provenance) handling
• Awareness of cybersecurity and data privacy (e.g., HIPAA/GDPR if applicable)
• Web development (react/html /JS)

Personal skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Managerial skills
• Working in an Agile / Scrum environment
• Experience working in a cross-functional collaborating company (QA, Regulation, Product and clinical)
• Task prioritization & planning
• Ownership & self-starter mindset