Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Embedded)

GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love for you to team up with us to "innovate every day," put "people first," and take the "no-shortcuts" approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology - an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we're so much more than that. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Leadership & Management

• Defines and drives the technical vision and strategy for pump software development teams.

• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of software engineers and engineering managers.

• Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Effectivelyrepresents as its leader the pump software team to Senior Leadership and Executive Management.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product management, program management, test and systems engineering, and mobile software engineering to deliver integrated solutions.

Embedded Firmware Development

• Ensures firmware is secure, scalable, and meets the highest standards of quality and cybersecurity.

• Ensures seamless integration to Tandem's automated insulin delivery system including hardware, mobile, and digital health.

• Provides technical leadership and embraces the philosophy of strong architecture and design of embedded software.

• Implements robust processes for code reviews, testing, and continuous integration and test.

• Ensures the team adheres to coding standards, documentation, and best practices.

• Stays current with the latest embedded development technologies, trends, and best practices.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Ensures all embedded software complies with relevant medical device regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, BSI).

• Works closely with the regulatory and quality assurance teams to support compliance and audit activities.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA (when applicable), and other legal and regulatory requirements.

Organizational and Project Management

• Directs long- and short-term planning of department personnel and budgets.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with software engineering services vendors in-country, nearshore and offshore.

• Defines high level project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Develops and manages project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.

• Identifies and mitigates risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 2-3 days per week but may vary depending on business demands.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-team collaboration in an engineering organization.

• Ability to influence and inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals.

• Proven experience in leading teams that design, develop, test, and deploy embedded firmware on Real-Time Operating Systems (ex. SafeRTOS, Zerphyr).

• Proficiency in C and embedded software design patterns and practices.

• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communications.

• Familiarity with data analytics and observability.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

EXTRA AWESOME:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.

• 12 years of software development experience.

• 7 years of leading software engineering teams, including 4 years in embedded software teams.

• Experience in the medical device industry or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $245,000 to $295,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate's location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don't meet 100% of a job description's criteria - maybe you're feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.

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