R&D Software Engineer II – Cybersecurity

R&D Software Engineer II – Cybersecurity

Location:

St. Paul, MN 55117

Project Duration: 11+ Months Contract

Contact:
Deb Chatterjee, Talent Acquisition Specialist –
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We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong proficiency in C++ and Python who will work to improve the cybersecurity of medical devices across application development and system-level security engineering.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C++ and Python.
• Implement and maintain secure coding practices and contribute to the hardening of medical devices to effectively protect against and respond to known and emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Utilize OpenSSL for cryptographic operations including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, key pair generation and management, and X.509 certificate creation, signing, and validation.
• Participate in code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Document system configurations, software designs, and security architecture.
• Work with Systems Engineering, Product Security, and other stakeholders to develop cybersecurity controls.
• Contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying software functional requirements, implementation, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge and 3+ years of experience developing software in C++ and Python.
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure programming practices.
• Ability to apply cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability) to the design and development of medical device software.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.

• Knowledge of the Qt application development framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Perl or Shell.
• Experience working in a Linux software development environment.
• Experience with OpenSSL and cryptographic protocols, TLS, and PKCS.
• Knowledge of 62304 and other standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices.
• Familiarity with FDA cybersecurity guidance.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or defense.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan