Software Engineering Manager

Thornhill Medical’s ground-breaking products are designed to be used globally by emergency health care providers, humanitarian and military medical teams. Thornhill’s oxygen-focused research and applications are transforming patient care in extreme circumstances, while inspiring and enabling other new technologies to unlock vital life-saving solutions. Thornhill Medical’s innovations are in 19+ countries including Ukraine. With a team committed to courage, collaboration and saving lives, Thornhill Medical leads the way in the nimble and precision-focused field of medical technologies.

Role Summary

The Software Engineering Manager leads the software development for Thornhill Medical products in a cross‑functional team environment in compliance with business and regulatory requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from design & testing to commercialization and sustaining.
• Leads day to day operation of the software team by helping prioritize work, facilitate daily planning meetings, and assist team members with solving technical issues.
• Provides hands on guidance for the team and assistance in code development and implementation.
• Delegates tasks, manages timelines and requirements, and follows up with developers to ensure all requirements are being met.
• Monitors team performance and identifies areas of improvement and development.
• Continually monitors and improves the team’s processes and tooling to ensure efficiency, code quality, and minimal defect rates.
• Architects’ software structure.
• Leads preparation of documentation required to show software compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., IEC 62304, IEC 82304).
• Works to ensure that designs meet maintainability, testability, and human interface requirements.
• Actively contributes to problem solving activities for both early stage and mature projects.
• Works with the Voice of Customer (VoC) to ensure feedback, requirements, and usability are achieved.
• Considers quality in all aspects of the job and respects procedures and norms.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/software/electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of related experience working in a commercial medical device development, ideally in high-growth environments.
• 3-5 years of people management experience leading a team.
• Experience working across cross functional teams and managing internal and external relationships.
• Proven track record of successfully completing projects on time, within budget and according to the defined scope.
• Experience leading engineers through technical impediments and production support.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrable strong development skills in C#, C++, WPF, MVC, .NET framework.
• Software system architecture, design, integration, code reviews, testing and deployment skills.
• Strong ability to use a software revision control and ticketing system (e.g., Git/Gitlab) with strong CI/CD pipeline.
• PC software development in Windows and Linux.
• Knowledge of DICOM Standard in medical imaging.
• Familiar with embedded software design.
• Familiar with ISO 13485 Quality System and IEC 60601 and ISO 14971 standards.
• Familiar with Medical Device Regulations (Health Canada, FDA and EMA).
• Ability to see the big picture but capable of understanding the details whenever necessary.
• Strong organizational awareness with excellent analytical skills.
• Highly organized with a deep understanding of managing timelines, project roadmaps and resource allocation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands and situations.
• Strong drive to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Excellentcustomer relationship building skills and ability to deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Exceptional ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Excellent people management skills and ability to provide direction, delegate, and remove obstacles to get work done. Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Avalonia is an asset.
• Knowledge of AAMI 2700-1 is beneficial.

Other Requirements

• Primarily office related requirements with exposure to production work rooms and labs when required.
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs) and bending.

Compensation