R&D Software Design Intern
Boston Scientific
Summary
Our R&D engineers are tasked with designing and developing implant products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient's entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment.
Job description
About the role
Our R&D engineers are tasked with designing and developing implant products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient's entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment.
Your responsibilities will include
- Design and implement software features for medical device prototypes using Java as the primary development language, with additional contributions in Kotlin, C++, and JavaScript as needed.
- Support mobile and embedded development on Android OS and Linux, helping to optimize performance, reliability, and user experience in clinical environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and clinical teams to translate procedural insights into software requirements, including viewing live and recorded procedures to inform design decisions.
- Assist in developing and validating test methods that replicate real-world device usage, integrating clinical feedback into iterative software improvements.
- Contribute to data analysis efforts by working with clinical datasets to identify patterns and inform device behavior, interface logic, and procedural support tools.
Required Qualifications
- Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2028 - May 2029).
- Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks.
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
- Key requirement of experience with Java.
- Familiarity using Kotlin or Android OS.
- Familiarity using Linux or C++.
- Familiarity using JavaScript.
Preferred qualifications
- Medical industry experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions.
- Demonstrated technical skills.
- People leadership potential.
Requirements
- Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2028 - May 2029)
- Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
- Experience with Java
- Familiarity using Kotlin or Android OS
- Familiarity using Linux or C++
- Familiarity using JavaScript
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Housing Assistance
Company overview
Boston Scientific Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of minimally invasive medical devices used in interventional medical specialties. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company focuses on transforming patient lives through innovative medical solutions across a wide range of therapeutic areas including cardiology, endoscopy, urology, pulmonology, and neuromodulation. With approximately 53,000 employees worldwide and operations in 40 countries, Boston Scientific serves over 44 million patients annually. The company invests heavily in research and development, allocating $1.6 billion to R&D in 2024, and maintains a strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and meaningful innovation. Boston Scientific's product portfolio includes advanced technologies such as cardiac rhythm management devices, coronary stents, ablation systems, endoscopy equipment, and neuromodulation therapies, all designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through less invasive treatment options.