Senior Software Engineer

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and verification of software for a safety-critical medical device system. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to quality and regulatory standards, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a full time, on-site position and will require reporting to our offices located in Los Gatos, CA.

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software for medical device systems.
• Translate system and user requirements into detailed software design specifications.
• Implement software using object-oriented design principles (OOP/OOD) in C++.
• Integrate software components with hardware and other system modules.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
• Generate and maintain documentation in compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA requirements.
• Participate in software verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Contribute to code reviews, static analysis, and test coverage efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Test, and Product teams to resolve issues and drive timely deliverables.
• Support multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with demonstrated experience in OOP/OOD.
• Experience developing applications on Windows platforms (Visual Studio toolchain).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle processes, including:
• Version control (e.g., Git)
• Static code analysis
• Code coverage and automated testing
• Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., FDA, IEC 62304).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Experience with Qt framework (UI development).
• Familiarity with wireless communication (Wi-Fi) and connectivity stacks.
• Experience with hardware-integrated or real-time systems.
• Familiarity with modern AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., code generation, code review, and testing tools) is a plus.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced R&D environment.

Salary and Benefits:

Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $145,000 - $175,000 + equity + benefits.