Senior R&D Manager (Hybrid)

Why Engineering at Stryker? At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products.  You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Need another reason to apply? Check out these 8 reasons to join Stryker’s engineering team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team  Stryker is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in software engineering and cloud domain, coupled with excellent people management skills. In this role, you will lead a full-stack engineering team responsible for creating world class software products in the healthcare domain and supporting the industry leading Vocera Edge Clinical Workflow Platform. What You Will Do • As a Software Engineering Senior Manager, you will lead, drive and manage a talented full-stack engineering team; building large scale distributed systems and software platforms focused on solving the latest problems in healthcare. • This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across multiple domains, geographies and time zones. • You will plan and execute short & long-term strategies that move your team and the product(s) toward business objectives. This includes managing and prioritizing backlog, decision-making, alignment, staffing, leading through change, and working through ambiguity. • You will lead and participate in technical, product, and design discussions. • Take ownership of team deliverables, drive execution and manage expectations • Ensure high quality product releases at speed. Identify roadblocks and swiftly eliminate them to ensure smooth execution and operational efficiency. • Foster an environment of trust, psychological safety, and continuous learning. • Provide mentorship and guidance, encouraging professional growth and development of team members. What You Need Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field plus 10+ years applicable experience, with 4+ years direct people management experience. • Strong prior hands-on development background in full stack application development. • Local to San Diego or able to relocate upon hire. Ability to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence 3 days/week. • Proficient in Java, Node.js, Kotlin or similar languages. • Strong knowledge of microservice architecture patterns, including designing, developing, and deploying scalable services. • Experience with containerization and orchestration of Java applications with tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Expertise in building large-scale distributed systems with a focus on high availability, scalability, and resilience. Preferred Qualifications • Basic understanding of application security, identity management, and vulnerability management strategies a strong plus. • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions. • Good communication skills and ability to work in Agile development environments.  • Experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and other relevant streaming technologies a strong plus. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, or similar technologies a plus. $164,200-$278,400 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job