People Manager, Software Development & Test

About the role

Stryker is looking for a People Manager for its software development and test team, based in Carrigtwohill, Cork. This is a hybrid leadership role for team builders who enjoy hiring, developing and growing a new software engineering team, combining strong software expertise with the ability to guide engineers and technical decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Build and lead a new team of software developers and software integration/test engineers.
• Recruit, coach and develop the team, supported by experienced engineers from the global R&D organisation.
• Lead software development that connects devices, applications and clinical systems into an integrated ecosystem.
• Enable clinical features through data exchange, processing and integration across technologies.
• Guide development across user-facing applications, backend software and integration layers.
• Drive strong software development, integration and testing practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams in Germany, India and the US.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing complex software products or systems.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing software engineers.
• Strong understanding of software development, integration and testing.
• Passion for building teams, developing people and solving challenging technical problems.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and technical disciplines.

Required skills

• Software engineering leadership and software architecture and development.
• Software and system integration, connectivity and data exchange.
• Software integration testing and verification.
• Linux / C++ or comparable technologies.

What we offer

• Pay range in Ireland of EUR 80,000 - 133,000 per year, plus possible incentive compensation such as bonus.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement with approximately 20% travel.