Stryker Corporation

Senior Manager - R&D

Stryker Corporation$171K — $285K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership and people management experience
  • Proven experience leading distributed teams delivering cloud, mobile, and SaaS products at scale
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures (Kafka)

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing software engineering team
  • Drive execution across the software development lifecycle
  • Define team strategy, priorities, staffing plans, and delivery objectives
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
  • Shape product and technology roadmaps across cloud, web, and mobile platforms
  • Lead technical discussions for improved scalability and security
  • Ensure high-quality product releases and drive application performance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead and influence a high-tech healthcare platform
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology including AI and cloud solutions
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across product, UX, and customer support
  • Focus on quality and customer success in regulated environments
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Stryker is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the development and support of the SmartCare platform, including cloud services, web applications, and mobile solutions. This leader will combine strong technical expertise with proven people leadership to deliver high-quality software, drive engineering excellence, and advance adoption of AI-enabled development practices within a regulated healthcare environment.

What You Will Do:

Leadership & Delivery
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing software engineering team responsible for SmartCare products and legacy clinical workflow solutions.
  • Drive execution across the software development lifecycle, from architecture and development through release and operational support.
  • Define team strategy, priorities, staffing plans, and delivery objectives aligned with business goals.

Product & Technical Leadership
  • Partner with Product Management, UX, Support, Customer Excellence, Escalations and DevOps to deliver customer-focused solutions.
  • Shape product and technology roadmaps across cloud, web, and mobile platforms.
  • Lead technical discussions and architectural decisions that improve scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.

Quality & Customer Success
  • Ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality product releases across cloud and mobile platforms.
  • Drive application performance, availability, usability, and security.


What You Will Need:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years of engineering leadership and people management experience.
  • Proven experience leading distributed teams delivering cloud, mobile, and SaaS products at scale.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures (Kafka)
  • Understanding of mobile architecture, CI/CD, release management, app store deployment, and mobile security best practices.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on development experience with Java, Kotlin, Swift, or similar modern programming languages.
  • Experience delivering enterprise mobile applications for iOS and Android; knowledge of React Native or Flutter.
  • Familiarity with emerging AI technologies, including RAG, prompt engineering, evaluation frameworks, and secure deployment of AI-enabled applications.


  • US10: $171,500 - $285,700 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

Stryker Corporation Careers

Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

Work You’ll Do

At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Stryker offers a range of job opportunities, from internships that provide a stepping stone into high-impact roles to leadership positions that drive strategic direction. Our team members benefit from a work environment that supports professional growth and diversity training, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can thrive.

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Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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