Senior Software Engineer

Role:
Senior Software Engineer

Work Location:

St. Paul, MN.

Senior Software Engineer

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and versatile software development engineer to join our Programmer Software Design team.

As a senior engineer, this individual should show substantial initiative in defining and implementing solutions while following software development best-practices.

Designing new features for software on Programmers of implantable cardiac pulse generators as well as maintenance of existing applications.

Features and applications developed directly impact the quality of care for patients and the quality of work should reflect that to ensure our products deliver a state-of-the-art experience for both patients and clinicians.

• Designs, develops, debugs, modifies, tests software programs using Java, C++, Perl and other current programming languages, methodologies and technologies.
• Documents software development and/or test development by writing documents, reports, memos, change requests. Methods used are determined by approved procedures and standards
• Tracks software development effort by creating and maintaining records in the approved tracking management tool.
• Solves engineering problems by analyzing the situation and recommending corrective or alternative actions.
• Analyzes, evaluates, verifies requirements, software and systems by using software engineering practices.
• Investigates, researches, selects software designs, operating systems and/or practices.
• Continuously improves process and work methodologies by interfacing with peers/cross-functional groups and analyzing activities to improve workflow and work processes.
• Directs support personnel and project activities.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Uses discretion, diplomacy, and tact to resolve difficult situations. May escal serious issues to manager.
• Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance, and offering counsel.

• 5 or more years relevant work experience with BS
• 3 or more years or relevant work experience with MS
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience across full software development life-cycle including design, requirements, implementation, and test
• Java, C++, Perl programming languages

• Experience in medical device or other regulated software industry with standards such as IEC 62304
• Experience with multi-threaded Java application development on Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience working collaboratively with a team of cross-functional engineering disciplines including systems, firmware, and hardware engineers
• Experience working with integrated systems involving hardware test platforms and wireless communication technologies including MICS and Bluetooth
• Familiarity with Atlassian software suite, Eclipse