Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design and deliver software solutions across our clients urology product portfolio, including active implantable devices (e.g., Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System) and capital equipment (e.g., Litho Vue Elite Ureteroscope). This role leverages deep expertise in software engineering, operating system development, and cybersecurity to build high‑performance, secure, and reliable systems.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and mentorship within a hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to work from a local office at least three days per week. The preferred location is Irvine, CA, with additional consideration for Arden Hills, MN or Marlborough, MA.

Compensation: $150k to $200k per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role include: [description should be provided by the client since this is for a perm position- they will not receive IG benefits. If client does not provide it upon our request, we can insert something generic like "Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law."]

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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in C+
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing software for medical devices or other regulated, safety‑critical systems (e.g., aerospace or automotive)
• Experience with Android OS development and at least one related programming language (e.g., Kotlin, Dart, or Java)
• Experience developing software on Linux- and Android-based operating systems, with an emphasis on secure and robust design
• Ability to provide technical leadership in development tools, workflows, and processes to ensure system integrity and reliability
• Experience mentoring software teams and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
• Experience with Linux-based OS architecture fundamentals, including concurrency, memory management, and resource utilization
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for OS and tech stack hardening (e.g., NIST SSDF, OWASP)
• Experience with medical device cybersecurity, including penetration testing and post-market surveillance
• Knowledge of risk analysis and mitigation aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 14971, NIST 800 series)
• Experience with Android OS version 5 or other legacy platforms used in long‑lifecycle products
• Familiarity with medical device industry standards (e.g., IEC 62304, IEC 60601)
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence within the medical device sector