Director of Software Engineering job opportunity at Alcon.



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Alcon Director of Software Engineering
Experience: 20-years
Pattern: full-time
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At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? 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. · 15-20+ 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 Profile Attributes: 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 ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker    Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.

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