Director of Software Engineering

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This role is part of Alcon's Information Technology function, a team that delivers cutting-edge technology solutions to Alcon associates and customers to help our people and the world see brilliantly.The Director, Software Engineering (Management Path) is primarily responsible for leading software engineering strategy, direction, and execution. You will leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams and achieve business goals.
 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

· Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of software engineers.

· Conduct performance evaluations, career development planning, and resource allocation.

· Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

· Ensure alignment of team deliverables with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Technical Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain applications in C#/.NET WPF.

· Author and review software engineering documentation including requirements, architecture, detailed design, and test protocols.

· Implement and maintain automated unit testing and test automation frameworks.

· Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 and other applicable medical device software standards.

· Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.

Project Oversight

· Manage project schedules, risks, and deliverables for safety-critical software.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, and Systems Engineering.

· Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and practices.

Talent & Capability Development

· Establish sustainable practices for talent acquisition, development, and retention to meet current and future needs.

· Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on innovation, agility, and continuous learning.

· Play a pivotal role in shaping Alcon's software development practices, driving innovation, and scaling the group into a larger, more mature engineering organization.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

· years of experience developing safety-critical software in the medical device industry.

· Proven experience as a working manager, balancing leadership and technical contributions.

· Extensive experience in C#, .NET, WPF development including the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern.

· Additional experience with C++ and Microsoft technology stacks.

· Deep knowledge of IEC 62304 and medical device software lifecycle processes.

· Hands-on experience with Scrum/agile methodologies.

· Proficiency in automated unit testing and test automation frameworks.

· Demonstrated ability to author comprehensive software documentation (requirements, architecture, design, test protocols).

· Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Job Level: Director

• Job Function: Engineering / Quality

• Employee Type: Regular

• Work Schedule: Full-Time

• Location: Bengaluru, India

• Travel Required: Yes – up to 20%

• Reports To: Sr. Director, Software Engineering

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