Software Engineer I

About the Role

KARL STORZ is seeking a Software Engineer I to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded and application-level software for advanced medical imaging devices. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build expertise in a highly regulated medical device environment while working alongside experienced software, systems, and quality engineering teams.

The Software Engineer I will contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering efforts, helping deliver safe, secure, and maintainable software solutions that support life-changing healthcare technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain software components for medical device products, including both new feature development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Translate software requirements into high-quality code while supporting requirements clarification and traceability efforts.
• Create and execute automated unit tests and contribute to integration and verification testing activities.
• Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and follow established coding standards and software development best practices.
• Utilize Git, issue tracking systems, and CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery and quality assurance.
• Generate and maintain software documentation, including design documentation, verification evidence, and release notes in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Product Management, and Project Management.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and development challenges to technical leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to software quality, maintainability, and development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-2 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of C/C++ programming fundamentals, including:
  • Data structures
  • Memory management
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Debugging techniques
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments and tools, including:
  • GCC/Clang
  • GDB
  • Make/CMake
  • Shell scripting
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including:
  • Requirements-based development
  • Code reviews
  • Unit testing methodologies
• Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Knowledge of core computer science concepts such as algorithms, APIs, interfaces, and concurrency fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a team environment.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with multimedia and video processing technologies such as GStreamer.
• Experience with software performance profiling and optimization.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms.
• Understanding of agentic AI concepts and AI-driven workflows including automated code review, test generation, documentation, and development automation.
• Knowledge of regulated product development environments, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 standards.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration across engineering disciplines and functional teams.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable software.
• Desire to learn from senior engineers and continuously improve technical capabilities.
• Ability to balance development speed with quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative medical imaging technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
• Exposure to cutting-edge software development practices in a regulated medical device environment.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture focused on learning and professional growth.
• Cross-functional project experience with Systems Engineering, Quality, Cybersecurity, and Product teams.
• Career development opportunities within a global MedTech organization.

KARL STORZ Company Overview

At KARL STORZ, we are driven by a mission to improve healthcare through innovative medical technology. As a family-owned company with a global presence, we develop advanced visualization systems, imaging technologies, and medical devices used by healthcare professionals around the world. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement while providing employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

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Eligible Employee Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee's first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  
  
  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  
  
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Credentialing requirements at KARL STORZ

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.


Pay Transparency

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member's base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.


Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement

KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.


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