Senior Software Engineer
Boston Scientific
Summary
Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated R&D software engineer to join our growing Interventional Cardiology R&D team. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of medical device software for innovative products that sustain and improve the lives of patients around the world. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will apply your technical expertise and collaboration skills, along with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement, to help advance product development and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Job description
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design, implement, test and support medical device software for Windows applications.
- Document software development activities in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
- Create and maintain software development records using approved tracking and management tools.
- Analyze, evaluate and verify software and system requirements using software engineering best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, workflows and development methodologies through collaboration with peers and cross-functional teams.
- Support team members and project activities to help meet project goals and timelines.
- Mentor junior engineers in hardware and software engineering activities, methodologies and domain knowledge.
- Participate in reviews of software design and development activities.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field with a minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; master's degree with a minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience; or doctoral degree with a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- Background in software development within the medical device industry (may consider other heavily regulated industries).
- Proficiency in developing Windows-based software using Microsoft development tools.
- Expert-level programming skills in C# and C++.
- Demonstrated ability to develop software effectively within Agile methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively on projects involving cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with the Atlassian toolchain or similar software development and collaboration tools.
- Knowledge of Windows debugging and memory management tools.
- Understanding of code optimization techniques.
- Background in developing software to enhance Windows security.
- Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
- Knowledge of image processing algorithm development using classical and machine learning techniques.
- Software development involving interfaces with custom hardware.
- Familiarity with automation frameworks for building and testing software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field with a minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; master's degree with a minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience; or doctoral degree with a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- Background in software development within the medical device industry (may consider other heavily regulated industries).
- Proficiency in developing Windows-based software using Microsoft development tools.
- Expert-level programming skills in C# and C++.
- Demonstrated ability to develop software effectively within Agile methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate effectively on projects involving cross-functional engineering teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Annual bonus target
- Long-term incentives
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.