Principal Software Engineer; Embedded Development - Electrophysiology

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with strong software development experience in Embedded Software Development to join our exciting and fast-paced development team.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the system's software, particularly communications protocols. They will also interface with other teams, such as systems engineering, hardware engineering and technicians from the field, to develop meaningful tools for the Opal Mapping System.

The Opal HDx Mapping System centers around a real-time virtual world of the human heart. As a physician probes the heart with a catheter, the system generates an accurate anatomical model of the chamber. High-performance rendering and algorithmic techniques are vital to creating a stunning view and providing the physician with instant feedback.

Our technology includes C++, Linux, I2C, MQTT, Ethernet, TCP/IP.

The Principal Software Engineer will have a key role in the development of communication protocols for cutting edge medical applications in the field of Cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment. The responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical leadership to the team in software architecture and best in class software development methodologies and practices.
• Architect, design, develop and release innovative high performance medical device software.
• Solve difficult problems, improve state of the art, and achieve engineering excellence.
• Collaborate across disciplines effectively (HW, Systems, Test, Quality, Regulatory) to focus and maximize end-to-end solution value and quality
• Participates in preclinical system experiments in the lab, with physicians, and 3rd parties

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with a strong software development background.
• 8+ years relevant experience
• Proficiency with Modern C++ (11' or newer)
• Linux Experience
• I2C Experience
• MQTT Experience
• Ethernet and TCP/IP Experience
• Experience with Embedded Systems and Object-Oriented programming principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects in parallel
• Implements, tests, troubleshoots, and debugs source code for complex software applications
• Follow the full design life cycle process including driving efforts in requirements specification, design activities, planning, code reviews and creating corresponding artifacts.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Promote a collaborative environment and pragmatic engineering decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to work processes and tools.
• Support field clinical staff on use of medical software and troubleshooting of issues.

• Experience with developing on the Linux platform
• Experience with scrum framework
• Good written and verbal communication skills. General report writing/documentation experience
• Experience with medical device standards including IEC 62304, 60601, ISO 14971, 13485
• Experience with software configuration management tools for source code control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), requirements management (JAMA)
• A good learner who can master complex software and quickly adapt to new tools and technologies.
• Experience mentoring lower-level engineers

Hybrid Work Mode

Travel 0-10%

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Minimum Salary: $103700

Maximum Salary: $197000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see  - will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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

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