Principal Software Engineer

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Valencia

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.


About the role:
Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

We are seeking a high-caliber Principal Software Engineer to join our Software Verification team. This role is responsible for requirements analysis, test design, test execution, and defect resolution in a fast-paced, innovative environment. The engineer will work both independently and collaboratively to plan, develop and execute test strategies in accordance with Boston Scientific practices, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

This is a defined term role with an expected duration of 24 months from the employee's start date.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support software verification activities for new product development and software enhancements in accordance with established plans
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, champion test automation and mentor junior team members
• Manage and provide technical guidance to the test automation team, fostering development and best practices
• Lead automation testing projects from inception through completion, ensuring quality and timeliness
• Design and implement scalable test automation strategies, frameworks and solutions
• Develop automated tests using Python and Pytest for applications, including Surface Pro, mobile and API testing
• Serve as a subject matter expert for software verification processes and represent the organization in test preparation and build delivery reviews
• Review and approve requirements, test protocols and reports, software development plans, and related system documentation

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in software verification; a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required, or a minimum of 14 years' experience without a degree
• Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with demonstrated integrity and collaboration skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across multiple levels of the organization

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in medical device software verification
• Hands-on experience with Python and test automation frameworks such as Pytest
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders

Requisition ID: 627122

Minimum Salary: $ 106800

Maximum Salary: $ 202900


The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see 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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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.