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The mySugr GmbH was acquired by Roche in 2017 and our Vienna office is one of Roche's global sites. You will be located here, in the heart of Vienna, no matter if you work on a mySugr®, Accu-Chek®, navify® or any other Roche product or solution. You can read more about the history of mySugr & Roche here.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Mobile Engineering Manager with a background in leading mobile teams in high-volume, customer-facing environments. Ideally, you bring expertise in deploying high-performance on-device ML models and building reusable modular components across multi-app ecosystems. In this role, you will balance hands-on technical execution (~75% architecture, coding, and technical leadership) with people management (~25% mentorship and performance development) to scale our mobile strategy and foster team growth.
Travel: ~10% required
Your upcoming mission:Team Leadership & Development
Build, mentor, and manage a group of mobile engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Conduct performance and compensation reviews, support career development, and design growth plans for team members
Have regular 1-on-1 check-ins and feedback conversations
Actively participate in staffing and budgeting proposals, and conduct interviews as the Hiring Manager
Partner with all functions to remove roadblocks and support the team's delivery
Communicate the impact of your teams' work to relevant stakeholders
Technical Leadership
Provide hands-on technical guidance in mobile app development, architecture, and optimization
Ensure adherence to best practices including coding standards, testing, and deployment processes
Drive quality assurance practices including code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
Monitor and optimize application performance, stability, and user experience through analytics and feedback
Project Management & Delivery
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of mobile development efforts within agreed timelines and budgets
Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize features
Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Regulatory & SaMD Release
Contribute to the release process of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., MDR, FDA)
Collaborate with regulatory affairs, quality, and clinical teams to meet documentation and traceability requirements
Ensure development processes align with IEC 62304 and other relevant standards for medical device software
Support risk management activities and maintain audit-readiness across your teams
Strategy & Innovation
Stay current with trends, technologies, and tools in mobile development
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve user experiences, application performance, and operational efficiency
Contribute to the organization's mobile strategy with insights and recommendations
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align engineering efforts with business goals
Enable knowledge sharing across teams and platforms
Deep hands-on mobile development experience with a strong understanding of system architecture
Experience in running high-performance on-device ML models in production
Proven track record in designing and building reusable, module, components for multi-app ecosystems.
Proven experience mentoring one or more engineering teams
Ability to balance technical leadership with people management
Track record of delivering complex mobile projects on time
Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
A mindset of continuous improvement and innovation
Experience working within regulated environments, ideally with SaMD or medical device software (IEC 62304, MDR, or FDA guidelines) is a plus.
What to expect:
Ambitious and passionate people building meaningful products for a global audience
An innovative agile working environment allowing for collaboration with really smart people and knowledge sharing in cross-functional teams
Loads of benefits (brand new Apple hardware, fitness, public transport, lunch benefit, language classes, professional training budget, chance to join global conferences...)
Flexible working hours and home office policy, 5 weeks vacation
An amazing office with a rooftop terrace, fully stocked kitchen and amazing barista coffee machines in the middle of Vienna… oh, and did we mention the best team in the world!
In Austria, we have a legal obligation to disclose the minimum salary according to our collective agreement, which is gross EUR 3.843 - per month for this position. But! Rest assured, we offer amazing competitive compensation packages which take into consideration current market trends, therefore you can expect a higher offer that reflects your experience level.
Interested? Great. We’d like to hear from you! Just click that “Apply Now” button and send us your CV in English …. and anything else that you think might impress us.
Who we are and what we care about?
We are committed to providing a healthy, equal and inclusive working environment for our employees to bring true relief to the patient! We care about family friendly career paths, sustainability, a healthy lifestyle and the flexibility of a modern workplace. We maintain a culture of learning and sharing, as well as open and candid feedback. At every level, there are many opportunities to develop and grow - both professionally and personally.
As a healthcare pioneer committed to transforming the lives of billions of people around the globe, we push boundaries to redefine what is possible. We know that early, accurate diagnosis is essential to maintain health, prevent disease and help advance new, targeted treatments and potential cures for the world’s most serious health problems. We have a passion for innovation and a profound commitment to make a lasting impact on society by continuing to improve the standard of care for humankind. Our culture inspires us to create healthcare that is sustainable, efficient and financially viable. Healthcare that is built on people’s needs, strong data and clinical insights. Healthcare that saves lives.
Interested? Great. We’d like to hear from you! Just click that “Apply Now” button and send us your CV in English …. and anything else that you think might impress us.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Deep hands-on mobile development experience and strong understanding of system architecture
- Experience running high-performance on-device machine learning models in production
- Experience designing and building reusable modular components for multi-app ecosystems
- Experience mentoring one or more engineering teams
- Ability to balance technical leadership with people management
- Track record of delivering complex mobile projects on time
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Mindset of continuous improvement and innovation
- Experience working in regulated environments, preferably with SaMD or medical device software, IEC 62304, MDR, or FDA guidelines
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
