The R&D Engineering Manager – Software manages and directs software engineers working on programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on new products. They coordinate activities of the software engineering department to design, develop, manufacture, and test software code, products, and complex systems. They coordinate department activities, through team members, to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. They analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects. They confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. They forecast operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget requests. They direct personnel activities of department, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments. They may direct field testing of products and systems performed by field staff. They are responsible for the coordination and completion of projects; set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. They should be familiar with a variety of software engineering field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. They have a strong grasp of good design principles and a passion for instilling them in the team. They rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years product development experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• 5+ years medical device product development experience
• 2+ years medical device product development management experience.
  This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship.
  0-20% travel
  Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $98,000 - $163,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.
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  This job posting is anticipated to close on August 29, 2025. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.

Management:
o Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
o Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to management.
o Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
o Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
o Minimizes the exposure and risk on project.
o Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
o Tracks and reports team hours and project expenses.
Communication:
o Facilitates team and business meetings effectively.
o Holds regular status meetings with project team.
o Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
o Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
o Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
o Resolves and/or escalates issues as appropriate.
o Understands how to facilitate communicate difficult/sensitive information.
Leadership:
o Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
o Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
o Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
o Conducts effective performance evaluations and encourages personal development.
o Helps team execute career development plans.
o Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond company required training.
Teamwork:
o Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.
o Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
o Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
o Mitigates team conflict and clarifies communication between members.
Internal Operations:
o Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
o Leads internal teams/task forces
o Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.