Engineering Manager Quality Assurance (m/f/d)

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Here's what we're looking for:

Full time, Vienna

Estimated start date: January 2025

We are looking for an Engineering Manager of Quality Assurance with profound experience in software development in the area of regulated products (Medical Device) and in-depth knowledge of software testing, different verification phases and types of testing. As we are often pioneers in our field, we need a pragmatic person who is eager to expand into new fields of products and services. mySugr currently has multiple products with a focus on mobile applications. In many countries around the world, these products are classified as medical devices. In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring that quality assurance is embedded in the organization and the software development and release process.

You will lead the Quality Assurance department, a team of manual testers and release managers. You champion Quality throughout the organization - drive decisions and advise on best practices and mentorship of the Quality Assurance department. You contribute to the evolution of Quality Assurance best practices while successfully releasing quality products to customers on a regular basis (bi-weekly). You enable department members to grow professionally and personally by guiding them and fostering a culture of servant leadership. Together with your peer leaders you will foster continuous improvement and open communication in an international environment of exponential growth and change.

Essential skills for your mission:

• At Least 7-8 years of professional experience in the field of quality engineering/assurance for software products.

• At least 5 years of experience leading and managing an international and diverse team of multiple individuals.

• Practical experience in software testing and test automation for mobile and web applications. Ability to jump in and get your hands dirty in testing the products.

• Experience in software development according to the highest quality standards and applicable norms, including ISO 13485, IEC 62304, ISO 14971 etc.

• Experience working in agile environments.

• Experience in optimizing existing processes to work for multiple regulatory jurisdictions and strive for pragmatic, effective, and efficient decisions, and you make the removal of blockers or impediments your top priority.

• Passion for feedback, open communication, continuous improvement, and you can translate this passion into actionable improvements of work environments.

• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and excellent communication skills in general.

• You are either an EU citizen or hold a valid Austrian work permit.

Bonus skills:

• Experience in applying IEC 62304, AMI TIR-45 or similar standards

• Experience in audits by notified bodies

• Experience in working in a SAFe environment

• Knowledge of the diabetes industry or other comparable health industries

What to expect:

• Ambitious and passionate people building meaningful products for a global audience

• An innovative agile working environment allows for collaboration with really smart people and knowledge sharing in cross-functional teams

• A growing organization with room for development

• Not a corporate environment, but the leverage of a global market leader (Roche family)

• 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

• A kick-ass 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!

Who we are and what we care about?

Here at mySugr and Roche we are committed to providing a healthy, equal and inclusive working environment for our Monster Tamers to help them make diabetes suck less and 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.

Being a global leader in integrated Personalised Diabetes Management (iPDM), Roche collaborates with pioneers around the globe, including people with diabetes, caregivers, healthcare providers and payers. We aim to transform and advance care provision and foster sustainable care structures. Under the brands RocheDiabetes, Accu-Chek and mySugr, comprising glucose monitoring, insulin delivery systems and digital solutions, we unite with our partners to create patient-centred value. By building and collaborating in an open ecosystem, connecting devices and digital solutions as well as contextualising relevant data points, we enable deeper insights and a better understanding of diabetes, leading to personalised and effective therapy adjustments.

In Austria, we have a legal obligation to disclose the minimum salary according to our collective agreement, which is gross €4.032 - 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? We’d like to hear from you! Just click that “Apply Now” button and send us your CV in English or German… and anything else that you think might impress us.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.