Director, Software Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in senior leadership
  • Experience managing managers and leading large, diverse teams
  • Demonstrated success in guiding software development teams through the design, development, and delivery of commercially released software products
  • Experience managing matrixed organizations and collaborating effectively with global partners and senior leaders
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with cultural fluency across geographies
  • Preferred Skills
  • Background in life sciences domains relevant to Thermo Fisher
  • Experience building and supporting software products on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and on-premise environments
  • Familiarity with distributed, cloud-native, and microservices-based ecosystems
  • Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Agile (Scrum, SAFe), DevOps

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 140+ professionals, across Software Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps, Scientific software QA, Product Ownership, Technical Publishing, and Software support
  • Cultivate & sustain a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, inclusion, and accountability
  • Promote engineering excellence, guide technology evaluations, and ensure architectural alignment. Empower teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high quality enterprise-grade solutions
  • Build & sustain strong partnerships with global teams in Engineering, Product, Testing, DevSecOps, Technical Writing and Support, serving as a trusted partner to global leadership
  • Drive planning and execution of initiatives that spark innovation, enhance technology maturity, develop talent, and accelerate business growth
  • Find opportunities for collaboration and alignment across business and sector digital teams by employing shared technologies, talent, and processes to improve reusability and drive operational efficiency
  • Apply deep technical, domain, and product expertise to guide product development, talent planning, and process improvements that improve quality, accelerate delivery, and ensure operational reliability

Skills

Software Engineering
Test Automation
DevSecOps
Scientific Software QA
Product Ownership
Technical Publishing
Software Support
Architecture Strategy
Technology Strategy

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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