Principal Software Engineer; 3D Visualization - Electrophysiology
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Overview
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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit
- High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.
About the role: We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer - 3D Visualization to join our fast-paced, collaborative development team working on the Opal HDx Mapping System - a state-of-the-art cardiac mapping platform used to visualize and treat cardiac arrhythmias. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop intuitive 3D visualizations and user interfaces that power a real-time, virtual representation of the human heart.
As part of the software development team, you will lead the creation of high-performance rendering and workflow tools. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, clinical teams, and field technicians to create cutting-edge tools for physicians and care teams. The role will involve full lifecycle software development, including requirements, architecture, design, implementation, and validation.
Responsibilities- Generate UI concepts and implement prototypes to gather user feedback on workflow and usability
- Design and build elegant solutions for complex clinical problems in user interaction and visualization
- Lead enhancements for real-time 3D rendering and advanced visualization technology
- Collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, quality, and test teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity
- Participate in preclinical system experiments with physicians and third parties to evaluate system performance
- Implement, test, troubleshoot, and debug source code for complex medical software applications
- Drive software development through the full product lifecycle, including requirements, design, planning, code reviews, and documentation
- Contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
- Foster a culture of pragmatic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration
- Identify and drive continuous improvements in development tools and processes
- Support field clinical staff with software use and issue troubleshooting
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in software development
- Strong programming experience in C++
- Experience with OpenGL and 3D graphics programming
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to understand user needs and design intuitive user interfaces
- Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
- Experience with full software development lifecycle processes
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with Qt (QML is a plus)
- Experience developing on Linux platforms
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Understanding of medical device standards such as IEC 62304, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ISO 13485
- Experience with software tools such as Git, Jira, and JAMA
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Quick learner with adaptability to master complex systems and new technologies
- Hybrid work model
- Travel: 0-10%
Requisition
Minimum Salary:$103700
Maximum Salary: $197000
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see - will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
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