Vice President – Software Engineering

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

. Lead end-to-end software engineering execution across clinical, patient-facing, platform, and device-integrated software systems in a regulated Software as a Medical Device environment .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $278,000 - $361,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering execution in regulated environments, particularly in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and quality standards. Proven ability to mentor leaders, drive organizational change, and foster a metrics-driven engineering culture.

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Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)FDA Software RegulationsCI/CD FrameworksLeadership in Engineering OrganizationsRegulatory Compliance in Software Development

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleEngineering Operating SystemsAutomation ToolsMetrics-Driven EngineeringTechnical AssessmentsQuality Management Systems (QMS)AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentSoftware ArchitectureVerification and ValidationRegulatory Approval Processes

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationExecutive Stakeholder InfluenceMentoring and Leadership DevelopmentStrategic LeadershipChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Enablement ToolsCloud PlatformsData EcosystemsConnected ProductsDigital Health Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical DeviceDigital HealthRegulated TechnologySoftware Quality Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end software engineering execution across clinical, patient-facing, platform, and device-integrated software systems in a regulated Software as a Medical Device environment
Establish and evolve engineering operating systems, governance frameworks, and development practices
Improve engineering velocity, product quality, release confidence, system reliability, and customer outcomes
Ensure software development lifecycle processes meet FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, cybersecurity, and internal QMS requirements
Translate technical concepts, delivery risks, and strategic tradeoffs for executive leadership and stakeholders
Advance CI/CD frameworks, development platforms, automation, and engineering enablement tools
Govern AI-assisted software development practices
Establish a metrics-driven engineering culture using operational and quality indicators
Build, lead, and develop software engineering directors, managers, and senior technical leaders
Mentor engineering leaders and cultivate leadership capability, organizational resilience, continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence
Partner with Product Security, Software Quality, Research & Systems Engineering, Machine Learning, and IT
Align Product Management, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization
Lead software engineering diligence, technical assessments, and post-acquisition integration activities
Contribute to long-term software platform, architecture, and technology strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
10+ years of progressive software engineering leadership experience
Experience leading large-scale engineering organizations and senior technology leaders
Success leading development and delivery of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions in highly regulated medical device environments
Experience taking regulated software products from concept through development, verification, validation, regulatory approval, commercialization, and post-market support
Deep expertise in FDA software regulations, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and medical device quality systems
Experience applying regulatory requirements within modern software development environments
Experience leading complex, matrixed software engineering organizations through growth, transformation, organizational change, and technology modernization
Advanced degree preferred
Experience in healthcare, medical device, digital health, or regulated technology organizations preferred
Experience scaling organizations supporting connected products, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and customer-facing applications preferred
Exposure to technical diligence, integration planning, or software leadership support for mergers and acquisitions preferred
Experience modernizing software delivery capabilities, including CI/CD, automation, and engineering productivity tools within regulated environments preferred
Experience evaluating, implementing, and governing AI-assisted software development practices preferred
Strategic and execution-oriented leadership
Ability to translate business priorities into operational excellence and measurable outcomes
Experience developing leaders and building high-performing teams
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and executive stakeholder influence
Data-driven, pragmatic, and decisive approach
Ability to lead through complex change, growth, and transformation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures
Inclusive workforce and equal opportunity employment