Agilent Technologies

Software Development Director

Agilent Technologies$213K — $333K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant technical or scientific field
  • 10+ years of product development experience (software and/or hardware)
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing global, distributed teams
  • Strong background in software R&D and delivery in regulated environments
  • Direct experience with ISO 13485 and medical device quality systems (required)
  • Domain knowledge in genomics, pathology, or life sciences preferred
  • Experience managing offshore teams, contractors, and vendors

Responsibilities

  • Lead global teams, including direct reports, managers, offshore teams, and external vendors
  • Oversee full software development lifecycle across multiple concurrent projects
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO 13485
  • Drive Design Control processes, product lifecycle management, and quality outcomes
  • Manage resources, budgets, and vendor relationships
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across software, genomics, and pathology domains

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and flexible work options
  • Opportunities for bonuses and stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive of continuous improvement and professional development
  • Involvement in meaningful projects impacting life sciences
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

3 days onsite - hybrid schedule (flexible)

We are seeking a Software Development Director to lead global software R&D teams within the Productivity Solutions Division. This role manages a distributed organization, including direct reports, an international supervisor, and offshore vendor teams.

You will drive the delivery of software solutions for regulated life sciences applications, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead global teams, including direct reports, managers, offshore teams, and external vendors
  • Oversee full software development lifecycle across multiple concurrent projects
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO 13485 (required)
  • Drive Design Control processes, product lifecycle management, and quality outcomes
  • Manage resources, budgets, and vendor relationships
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across software, genomics, and pathology domains

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical or scientific field
  • 10+ years of product development experience (software and/or hardware)
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing global, distributed teams
  • Strong background in software R&D and delivery in regulated environments
  • Direct experience with ISO 13485 and medical device quality systems (required)
  • Domain knowledge in genomics, pathology, or life sciences preferred
  • Experience managing offshore teams, contractors, and vendors


Key Skills
  • Proven leadership of global, multi-layered teams (including managers and vendors)
  • Strong program management across multiple projects
  • Ability to operate in regulated environments and drive compliance
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Focus on execution, quality, and continuous improvement


Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 30, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $213,696.00 - $333,900.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
Occasional

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
R&D

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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