Sr. Manager, Software Engineering, Android (Hybrid - San Diego, CA or Acton, MA)

Location: San Diego, California, Acton, Massachusetts

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Android) leads multiple Android engineering teams responsible for delivering medical grade mobile applications and SDKs. This role provides both strategic and technical leadership—guiding system design, driving execution across complex programs, and ensuring software is delivered with exceptional quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

This position partners cross functionally with Product, Architecture, QA, Program Management, Regulatory, and other engineering disciplines to shape technical direction, influence product strategy, and maintain alignment across platforms. The Senior Manager is also accountable for developing top engineering talent, maturing engineering practices, and ensuring team outcomes align with organizational objectives.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow multiple Android engineering teams, including managers and senior developers.

• Shape technical direction, architecture, and system design for Android applications and shared SDK components.

• Partner with Product, Architecture, QA, and other engineering groups to translate requirements into clear technical deliverables and execution plans.

• Define and manage program milestones, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with design assurance and regulatory processes.

• Oversee technical content, engineering decisions, and adherence to best practices, testing, code reviews, documentation, and development standards.

• Promote effective system integration across product lines and ensure consistency in design and implementation.

• Provide hands‑on technical guidance when needed, especially on complex issues, design reviews, and troubleshooting.

• Foster a healthy, collaborative, accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement and high performance.

• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, providing visibility into progress, risks, and technical tradeoffs.

• Continuously evaluate new technologies and approaches to enhance product quality and developer efficiency.

• Perform additional responsibilities to support broader team and program success.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:
 

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred field of study: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering)

• 10+ years of software development experience.

• 5+ years leading software engineering teams, including direct people management.

• Demonstrated expertise in software system design and mobile development practices.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

 

Preferred Skills/Competencies

• Experience developing modern Android applications (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, declarative frameworks).

• Knowledge of reactive frameworks (Coroutines, Flows, RxJava).

• Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform strongly preferred.

• Experience with Bluetooth/BLE technologies.

• Understanding of cloud technologies and secure communication (REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, JSON).

• Familiarity with FDA, HIPAA, or other regulated software environments.

• Proven ability to manage priorities, drive execution, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate at all organizational levels

Additional Information

• Occasional business travel within the U.S. and internationally.

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office). #LI-Hybrid

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $196,500.00 - $294,750.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off (PTO) • And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.