Key Facts

Remote From:

Anywhere

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Accountability
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Communication
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in full-stack software development or technical leadership for regulated medical devices or digital health products (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485).
Comprehensive knowledge of medical software device design standards and global regulations for medical device software design.
Proven experience managing outsourced developers and strong communication / cross-functional collaboration skills.

Requirements:

Provide technical management and architectural guidance for mobile, cloud, and device-connected digital health solutions; coordinate with internal teams and outsourced developers; ensure regulatory, cybersecurity, and business requirements are met while enforcing lifecycle processes.
Lead software architecture oversight for external engineering teams; drive scalable, modular architecture across mobile apps, backend services, and cloud infrastructure; document SaMD vs. non-SaMD functionality and manage requirements and design deliverables.
Oversee end-to-end delivery of mobile, cloud, and backend work with outsourced partners; establish secure, validated cloud environments; define APIs and data models; mature CI/CD, configuration management, and post-market monitoring.
Advance cybersecurity, privacy, risk assessment activities and process maturity; embed security-by-design, support threat modeling and vulnerability testing; mentor internal engineers and promote collaborative, accountable teams.

SPR

About SPR

SPR is a privately held medical device company, providing patients with a non-opioid, minimally invasive pain treatment option. Our SPRINT® PNS System fulfills a critical unmet need for a drug-free, surgery-free option for millions who suffer from chronic pain. Backed by the largest body of clinical evidence in peripheral nerve stimulation for the treatment of pain, SPR has demonstrated commercial demand in untapped peripheral (shoulder and knee) and back pain markets and built an incredibly strong foundation for commercial growth. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH with satellite offices in Chapel Hill, NC and Minneapolis, MN, SPR’s Senior Management team includes experienced industry veterans with nearly 200 years of collective pain market and MedTech expertise, all driven by our purpose – to improve the quality of patients’ lives by providing them with a minimally-invasive, drug-free, surgery-free solution to manage their acute and chronic pain. SPR® – Solutions for pain. Inspired by life. ™ Short-term treatment. Designed for long-term relief.™ The SPRINT® PNS System, by SPR, marks an innovative shift in the treatment of pain. Our breakthrough, 60-day treatment is a First-Line™ PNS option uniquely proposed to recondition the central nervous system to provide significant and sustained relief from chronic pain — without a permanent implant, nerve destruction or the risk of addiction. The system has been studied extensively for low back pain, shoulder pain, post-amputation pain, and chronic and acute post-operative pain, and is cleared for use up to 60 days. Recognized by leading pain management centers, this breakthrough neuromodulation treatment offers a patient-preferred alternative to more invasive options.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Description

Lead the development of next-generation mobile, backend, and cloud-connected solutions for regulated medical devices and digital health products. This role will shape system architecture, review technical deliverables, and ensure that digital health products are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory expectations.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and move into a management position. If you’ve demonstrated strong individual performance and are looking to grow your leadership skills, this position offers a clear path into people management.

Ideally, this candidate will reside near one of our corporate locations: Cleveland, OH; Chapel Hill, NC; Brooklyn Park, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Management

Partner with internal teams and contract developers to plan, integrate, and deliver mobile, cloud, and device-connected digital solutions.
Provide technical guidance to ensure products meet clinical, regulatory, cybersecurity, and business requirements.
Manage architectural decisions, enforce lifecycle processes, and ensure consistent, high-quality execution across internal and outsourced contributors.
Apply full-stack understanding (mobile, backend, cloud) to steer implementation while leveraging outsourced partners for development depth.

Software Architecture Oversight

Lead technical engagements with outsourced engineering teams, ensuring adherence to SPR’s development lifecycle and quality expectations.
Drive scalable, modular architecture decisions across mobile apps, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
Ensure clear segregation and documentation of SaMD vs. non-SaMD functionality, including robust data flows and interface definitions.
Create, review and approve requirements, design documentation, and technical deliverables across development and maintenance phases.

Mobile, Cloud, and Backend Execution

Oversee outsourced development for mobile applications and backend services, ensuring alignment with SPR’s standards and regulatory needs.
Partner with contract developers and IT to ensure secure, validated, and scalable cloud environments.
Oversee the definition and maintenance of APIs, data models, and backend services supporting mobile workflows.
Establish and mature SPR’s CI/CD pipeline and configuration management processes.
Ensure post-market cloud monitoring, performance logging, and issue tracking are implemented and reviewed regularly to drive continuous improvement.

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Collaborate with cybersecurity and development partners to embed security-by-design and privacy principles into software development.
Support risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability testing.
Ensure software and processes adhere to relevant standards and SPR’s risk management framework.

Process Maturity & Team Development

Strengthen SPR’s digital software development framework, templates, and toolchain.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, traceability, and quality across hybrid teams.
Manage and mentor internal software engineers on compliant software practices and architecture principles.
Foster a culture of collaboration, pragmatic problem solving, and accountability.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Experience, Competencies, Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in full-stack software development or technical leadership for regulated medical devices or digital health products (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485).
Comprehensive knowledge of medical software device design standards along with global regulations for medical device software design.
Proven success managing outsourced developers.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with privacy and cybersecurity frameworks.
Prior team-leading or mentorship experience in hybrid vendor/ internal engineering environments.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to get the job done in a “we-can-do” environment
Remote or small office environment.
Travel will be minimal, and when necessary, can usually be well planned in advance