Director, Software Engineering

At Cepheid we are revolutionizing healthcare from our state-of-the-art R D center in Bengaluru We design and manufacture cutting-edge diagnostic platforms that provide rapid accurate results empowering clinicians worldwide Our culture is built on a foundation of innovation quality and collaboration We are looking for a visionary leader to guide our hardware engineering teams as we solve some of the most critical challenges in medicine We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Software Engineering to lead our multi-functional software teams to deliver high quality software In this pivotal role you will use your technical judgment experience and knowledge to build the vision execution strategy architecture and lead teams from concept to deployment and post launch support The role expands the strategic and executional alignment within engineering and across cross functional groups for a successful delivery of the Software projects This position is a leadership role part of the Software Engineering within Global R D and will be located at Bangalore India In this role you will have the opportunity to Define and align business cases and product requirements for GX Product Software in collaboration with cross-functional engineering and product teams Lead end-to-end development of GX instrument software applications using Agile and Lean methodologies ensuring release milestones are met with validated deliverables Establish document and maintain SOPs compliance processes and execution models aligned with FDA ISO and IEC 62304 standards for regulated software development Drive resource planning and capacity management by recruiting and retaining technical talent with proficiency in embedded systems cloud platforms and CI CD pipelines Implement engineering excellence frameworks using Danaher Business System DBS tools ensuring measurable improvements in software quality and operational efficiency Direct integration of GX Product Software features with internal and external systems including ERP SAP Oracle LIMS and ELN platforms to ensure interoperability and compliance Oversee execution of data-driven product improvements by applying customer feedback defect metrics and performance analytics to software design and release cycles The essential requirements of the job include Minimum 15 years of software development experience including embedded application and cloud technologies Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field required Minimum 4 years of direct managerial experience leading software and technical engineering teams in a regulated industry Proven track record of delivering software products for medical instruments within FDA ISO or equivalent regulatory frameworks Demonstrated proficiency in driving cross-functional collaboration across global teams to execute software application roadmaps Experience applying customer feedback to improve product design and software functionality in commercial or clinical environments Led structured improvement initiatives using DBS or similar operational excellence frameworks to enhance software development outcomes Oversaw large-scale software programs with measurable performance metrics including team productivity delivery timelines and compliance adherence It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in Customer-first and results-oriented mindset and the ability to make practical decisions when making engineering choices Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to navigate complex corporate environments and influence stakeholders and partners Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical problems to non-technical audiences Join our winning team today Together we ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow s science and technology We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life For more information visit