Principal Engineer, Software R&T

Principal Engineer, Software R&T

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the development of next-generation software solutions for cochlear medical devices across desktop and mobile platforms. This role will drive innovation through mobile-first design and AI-enabled capabilities, while ensuring continuity of current applications.

Valencia, CA – Hybrid

• Lead end-to-end development of Windows and mobile (iOS/Android) applications.
• Architect and implement scalable, high-quality solutions using C#/.NET/WPF and modern mobile frameworks.
• Integrate AI-driven features and intelligent functionality into applications where applicable.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and optimize workflows.
• Advise technical direction, architecture, and long-term evolution of key platforms.
• Engage in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, development, V&V, and release.
• Mentor engineers and drive adoption of modern engineering practices.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory standards.

Travel: less than 10%

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience with strong system design and architecture expertise.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, high-quality commercial software products in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in C#/.NET and modern software architecture patterns.
• Experience developing mobile applications (iOS and/or Android) and using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, automation).
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies, including AI-enabled features, frameworks, or cloud-based AI services; experience in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices) is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug system-level issues across teams.

Minimum connectivity requirement: 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload is required to support remote/hybrid functionality.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Tele Health options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/AD&D insurance
• Additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD/LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

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