Director, Instrument Software Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Instrument Software Engineering to spearhead the development of cutting-edge software for life science instrumentation. This pivotal role reports directly to the Senior Director, Program Owner, overseeing one of the company's key initiatives within the QA/QC business segment.

The Director will shape the future of our software engineering efforts, guiding a talented team of management and technical leaders (both onshore and offshore). This leadership role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring excellence, and delivering transformative software that advances the frontiers of life science.

In this role, the Director will champion software engineering principles, including Agile methodologies and industry best practices, to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality delivery. Expertise in this area will ensure that our software solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with the latest technological advancements.

Software Development and Optimization:

Lead the development and implementation of software strategies for the instrument.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and other engineering teams, to ensure software is designed and engineered to meet customer needs.
• Oversee the integration across the software stack, ensuring seamless operation and alignment with customer workflows.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of software designs to incorporate feedback and improve performance.

Engineering Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and direction to the software engineering team
• Ensure that engineering practices and processes are aligned with industry standards and best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for team growth and development, and lead initiatives to expand and enhance team capabilities.
• Mentor other engineers and guide teams to deliver complex solutions.

Customer Focus:

• Translate customer needs into technical specifications and software designs.
• Ensure that customer feedback is incorporated into software improvements and new product developments.

Project Oversight:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment and support for engineering initiatives.

Team Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team members are meeting their goals.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Drive initiatives to evolve and grow the team, enhancing its capabilities and performance.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of success in a senior software engineering leadership role, preferably in a life sciences or technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of software development for instruments, including Linux, Angular, based applications,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.

Other Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in software engineering and development for analytical instrumentation.
• Proven ability to lead and manage software engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing complex software engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of the Agile methodologies and best practices for a metrics driven software organization
• Have used programming languages and frameworks such as Java, JavaScript, CSS, Angular, Node.js, Python, React, C++, C, or C# .NET Core ASP.
• Demonstrated ability working with SQL, NoSQL, and cloud computing technologies
• Familiarity of interaction with hardware components, including VHDL programming for FPGA-based systems and instrument control.

Considered a huge plus:

• Deployment in a regulated environment (e.g., CAP/CLIA, FDA, CE-IVD).
• Experience in IVD clinical diagnostics instrument development.
• AI/ML development
• Understanding of the technical aspects related to liquid chromatography systems.

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.