Boston Scientific Principal Software Engineer 

United States, Minnesota 

104943372

About the role:

You will leverage deep technical expertise in C++ application development, the Linux operating system, and cybersecurity to architect, develop, and deliver robust, secure, and scalable systems. Your work will span the full software development lifecycle — from concept through commercialization — within a highly regulated environment. As a technical leader and hands-on contributor, you will guide system integration, ensure compliance with medical device standards, and mentor technical teams.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, develop and release innovative high performance medical device software.
• Prototype and implement solutions in C++ ensuring high efficiency and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership to the team in software design and best in class software development methodologies and practices.
• Partner with other teams including marketing, systems engineering, QA, hardware and regulatory to understand requirements and bring the best solutions forward.
• Lead and mentor a team of talented software engineers.
• Follow the full design life cycle process including driving efforts in requirements specification, design activities, planning, code reviews and creating corresponding artifacts.
• Promote a collaborative environment and pragmatic engineering decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to work processes, procedures, and tools.
• Support clinical staff in the field on use of medical software and troubleshooting of issues.
• Dedication to and enthusiasm for building products that save and improve lives.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related major
• 8+ years of software development with fluency coding in multiple programming languages
• 3+ years of software development experience in medical device, aerospace, automotive, or defense products (medical device preferred).
• Demonstrated technical leadership in leading projects throughout the software development lifecycle using Agile development and project management practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrated technical leadership skills. Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong in solving complex problems and demonstrated ability to adapt, proactive and a positive influence on the rest of the team.
• Broad and deep technology experience including networking and cybersecurity.
• Expertise in Linux operating system deployment, customization, and security hardening.
• Proficiency in C++ (C++11 or newer), with experience developing coding standards and secure coding practices.
• Willingness to work Hybrid (3+ days per week) at our Arden Hills, MN site or our Marlborough, MA site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software configuration management tools for source code control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), requirements management (Cockpit), code review tools (Code Collaborator) and 3rd party project build tools
• Experience in the medical device industry
• Experience with medical device regulatory standards including IEC 62304, 60601, FDA 510(k), ISO 14971, 13485
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and standards

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary: $ 103700

Maximum Salary: $ 197000

Compensation for
exempt rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.