Senior Software Engineer

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We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support concept development within Stryker's Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies organization. In this role, you will contribute to early-stage research and development efforts by designing, prototyping, and evaluating software modules and subsystems that support future product innovation.

You will apply software engineering principles to develop new concepts, assess technical feasibility, and help translate user needs into clear design inputs and specifications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges, evaluate emerging technologies, and help ensure concepts are ready to transition successfully into new product development.

This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that support clinical needs, advance Stryker's robotic and enabling technology portfolio, and help make healthcare better.

Check out our current product portfolio: Stryker Robotics

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate software modules, assemblies, and subsystems that may integrate with software, hardware, and complex system elements.
• Translate user needs into software design inputs and specifications that guide concept direction and technical feasibility.
• Develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and technical solutions to evaluate new product ideas, technologies, and capabilities.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve software design challenges using sound engineering judgment and structured problem-solving methods.
• Evaluate potential solutions against component, subsystem, and system-level requirements.
• Assess emerging technologies, tools, and development approaches to help solve novel technical challenges.
• Create and review technical documentation, including requirements, software design, architecture, defects, test documentation, and transition materials.
• Support the successful transition of concepts from feasibility into the new product development process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including engineering, product, clinical, quality, regulatory, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to intellectual property efforts, including invention disclosures, patent discussions, and awareness of the competitive technology landscape.
• Help define and improve integrated development environment structures, software development workflows, and project architecture.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related discipline required.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience is required.
• Strong programming experience with one or more languages such as C++, JavaScript, Python, Java, or similar is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software in a medical device, robotics, healthcare technology, or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience developing desktop applications, including application architecture, user interface implementation, and translating designer mockups or wireframes into functional software.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, multi-threaded development, debugging, and software testing practices.
• Experience developing prototypes, proof-of-concepts, or early-stage product concepts.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts, technologies, or integration approaches.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to translate user needs, product requirements, or clinical needs into software solutions.
• Understanding of software scalability, performance optimization, and cross-platform development considerations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual.

Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.