Manager, AI Cloud Applications (REMOTE)

Position Summary:

As a valued member of Stryker’s AI innovation unit, you will work alongside trailblazers, industry visionaries, innovators, and inventors who are committed to bringing computer vision, AI/ML and digital innovation to the operating room and other healthcare settings.  You’ll contribute to fast-paced cycles of innovation and develop core technologies that power a wide array of Stryker’s solutions, including: surgical robotics and navigation, image-guided surgery, treatment selection, outcome assessment, and clinical decision intelligence. You will apply your core skills across a range of deployment platforms spanning from mobile applications, cloud services, and SDKs to embedded systems, edge devices, and mixed reality (XR) platforms. You will have an opportunity to work across a wide variety of therapeutic areas ranging from orthopedics and neurosurgery to emergency care and operating room safety and efficiency – plus many more.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cloud Software Engineering Manager to lead our talented team of developers in designing, building, and maintaining our cutting-edge Azure AI enabled, cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure, application development, and deployment.  As a manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire cloud software development life cycle, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Who We Want:

• Insightful advisors. Managers who lead strategy development, validation and data collection to facilitate continual improvement.

• Quality-focused team drivers. People who push their team to deliver the highest quality products and solutions in a timely manner.

• Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.

• Managers who drive performance. People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and oversee a team of software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.

• Develop and implement strategies to drive the efficient deployment and management of Azure cloud-based applications.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality applications, with an emphasis on scalability, security, and performance within a regulated environment.

• Review and approve architectural designs, code, and documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices and company standards.

• Identify areas for improvement and optimization within the development process, implementing new tools and methodologies as needed.

• Keep up to date with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and ensure the team stays current.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective communication between internal teams and external partners.

What You Will Need:

• BS or equivalent & 10 years of work experience (MBA and/or MS preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud platform, services, and best practices.

• Proven experience in application development and deployment using technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, and JavaScript.

• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab.

• Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and their use in Azure.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale software projects on time and within budget.

• Prior experience in developing software for Medical Devices is desirable

• Experience with, or familiarization with AI Model deployment (MLOps) is desirable.

$135,100.00 - $229,600.00 salary plus bonus eligible generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives. Benefits (including but not limited to health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data.  Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location.  Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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