Manager Software Simulation

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital (RAD) Solutions is recruiting for a Manager, Software Simulation located in Santa Clara, CA.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Manager, Software Simulation will work with other members of the Robotics and Digital Solutions team to define and drive the technical strategy for a software "digital twin" simulator supporting our robotic surgery system. The simulator is a critical platform used program-wide to accelerate development cycles, enable hardware-agnostic testing, and facilitate rapid prototyping of next generation robotic concepts. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of future simulation features! Key partnerships include the software, robotics, systems engineering, verification, and manufacturing teams.

You will contribute to the development of a complex robotic medical platform. For a self-motivated individual, this is a unique opportunity to jump into the middle of a fast-paced environment passionate about quantitative results and delivery of a platform that exceeds expectations!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work cross-functionally to identify, scope, and prioritize high-impact opportunities for simulation across the organization. Own a simulation feature roadmap that balances short-term needs and meets long-term strategic objectives.

  • Lead a team of software engineers in building simulation features to meet organizational objectives and business goals.

  • Shape the technical direction and architecture of simulation software implementation to develop a robust, scalable, and extensible simulation framework.

  • Provide hands-on engineering assistance and complex technical problem solving as needed.

  • Partner with the software, robotics, and testing teams to verify that the simulator accurately represents real-world robot system behavior and performance.

  • Serve as the simulation technical lead and expert within the surgical robot project - championing simulation adoption, identifying untapped simulation opportunities, and mentoring engineers at all skill levels on good simulation practice.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, robotics, or related technical field.

  • 5+ years of proven experience developing simulation software.

  • Demonstrated ability to function as a technical contributor while leading a simulation team.

  • Expertise in developing modern C++ software on complex, distributed systems.

  • Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills.

  • Consistent track record working well in a collaborative environment, communicating effectively across teams, learning from others, as well as mentoring and coaching more junior team members.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills And Experience:
  • Knowledge of robot kinematics, control, and 3D representations of spatial orientation.

  • Knowledge of Docker, CMake, Git, Linux, Qt, and networking.

  • Experience developing real-time simulation or robotics software in a medical or highly regulated environment.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:



Preferred Skills:

Compliance Management, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Scope Management, Scripting Languages, Software Acquisitions, Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Management, Technologically Savvy, Vendor Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

Salary Range $117,000 - $201,250/ $134,000 - $231,150 Bay Area

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson & Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson & Johnson.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.

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