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Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Embedded)

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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 would 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 manufactures and sells the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. Our human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our 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

Senior Director, Software Engineering – Pump Software will oversee the development, deployment and maintenance of embedded firmware integrated with our insulin pumps (t:slim and Mobi). Pump Software is a critical component of our automated insulin delivery system. The Senior Director will ensure our pump products are reliable, user-friendly, and compliant with all relevant medical and regulatory standards.

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.
• Represents the pump software team to Senior Leadership and Executive Management.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Embedded Firmware Development

• Ensures firmware is secure, scalable, and meets high standards of quality and cybersecurity.
• Ensures seamless integration with Tandem's automated insulin delivery system including hardware, mobile, and digital health.
• Provides technical leadership and strong architecture and design of embedded software.
• Implements robust processes for code reviews, testing, and continuous integration and testing.
• Ensures adherence 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 with regulatory and quality assurance teams to support compliance and audit activities.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA (when applicable) and other legal/regulatory requirements.

Organizational and Project Management

• Directs long- and short-term planning of department personnel and budgets.
• Builds and maintains 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 is a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. The position is expected to be in office 2-3 days per week but may vary based on business needs.

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.
• Experience in leading teams that design, develop, test, and deploy embedded firmware on Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., SafeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Proficiency in C and embedded software design patterns and practices.
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communications.
• Familiarity with data analytics and observability.
• 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. Our workplace celebrates achievements and well-being, fosters growth, and maintains a spirit of fun and camaraderie. Explore the benefits at tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the job description's criteria. Tandem is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Selection for roles is based on merit.

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Application Deadline

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has sufficient applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we turn challenges into triumphs every day and help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.

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