Sr. SW Development Engineer

This position will work independently (or in a lead role) in one or more aspects of the overall software development process (such as software design, code development, testing, and/or maintenance) of application software or embedded firmware under and on identifying new technologies for implementation into new product development and process improvements.  Exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending, and implementing significant and/or complex new tools/process improvements to meet company objectives in areas of new product development, product testing, process improvement in a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical leadership in one or more areas of application/embedded software development (such as software design, code development, testing, and/or maintenance) including project scheduling activities.
  Reliably deliver high-quality software within schedule constraints.
• Provides technical ownership of software products.
• Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services.
  Works with the Software consultant(s) on the system and/or algorithm design and /or testing issues.
• Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality.
• Implement software or testing designs efficiently utilizing the appropriate tools such as C, C++, C#, Coverity as well as the use of Version Control Systems.
• Research technical issues and propose technical approaches that achieve product and quality requirements.
• Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Science or related engineering or scientific field.  8 years relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or 6 yrs. with an MS degree.  Will receive additional 2 years of experience credit for Ph.D. MS or Ph.D. degree ideal.   
• Minimum 5 years of experience (such as software design, coding, and/or testing) in applications programming and/or software development of embedded systems using C or C++.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must.  Strong debugging techniques and experience in using a debugger are required and/or use of testing tools to ensure a high level of quality of software product.  Strong working knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

PREFERRED

• Good Knowledge of microprocessor architecture, experience in device driver and low-level device interface design and development is a plus.
• Experience in multitasking in RTOS software design and development is a plus.
• Experience in applications programming and/or software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products is a plus.
• Some experience in software engineering management or technical leadership is desirable.
• Experience in design, engineering, and testing of the software contained in medical devices developed under the FDA’s regulations for 510(k) or PMA products is preferred.