Sr Manager - Software Engineering

Posted:
6/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Budapest, Hungary

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Senior Manager/Director – Software Engineering to lead and evolve a software engineering team working on the ViewPoint, a key clinical reporting product within GE HealthCare.

This role combines technical leadership and people management with a strong focus on new software technologies and leveraging them in our software products, driving engineering excellence in a global environment

The successful candidate will help shape the future of the ViewPoint product line by strengthening its capabilities with the main emphasize on its Backend development, improving collaboration across global teams, and driving adoption of modern technologies including cloud and AI-oriented approaches.

This is a highly impactful role, responsible not only for delivery but also enabling long-term scalability.

This role is designed for a highly experienced engineering leader, and we are also open to candidates currently operating at Director or equivalent level in high-growth or startup environments.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Delivery 

  • Lead a team of software engineers focused on backend development 

  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment 

  • Ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable software delivery aligned with business goals 

  • Drive improvements in engineering practices, quality, and delivery efficiency 

Architecture & Modernization 

  • Support the adoption of modern backend technologies, APIs, and scalable system design 

  • Champion initiatives related to cloud transformation and AI-driven capabilities 

  • Participate in and challenge architectural decisions, ensuring long-term scalability 

 

Team Leadership & Growth 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers (including both direct reports and distributed stakeholders) 

  • Build a strong team ownership mindset  

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement 

  • Drive hiring and team expansion as needed 

 

Cross-functional & Global Collaboration 

  • Work closely with global teams across multiple locations 

  • Partner with product, engineering, and other stakeholders to align priorities and execution 



Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

  • Hands-on software engineering experience  

  • Proven leadership or people management experience 

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, backend systems, and distributed systems 

  • Exposure to cloud technologies and/or container-based environments 

  • Interest or experience in AI/ML-driven development or data-intensive systems 

  • Experience in medical device  

  • Ability to work in a fast-evolving, ambiguous environment and drive transformation 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with backend technologies  

  • Familiarity with legacy system modernization and modular/service-based architectures 

  • Experience working in large, global, matrix organizations 

  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and align stakeholders 

  • Proven ability to build and scale engineering teams 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Healthcare

Website: https://www.gehealthcare.com/

Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1994

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Secondary

Industries: Apps ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Home Improvement ⋅ Home Renovation ⋅ Internet ⋅ Medical