R&D Software/ Firmware Engineer Intern

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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:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at five days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

As a R&D Software Engineering Intern, you will be assisting with the design and development of a variety of Capital Equipment’s for various divisions within Boston Scientific. These Capital Equipment’s are used in the diagnosis and treatments of different medical conditions. This includes technologies that are used to visualize & treat kidney stones (Urology division), RF Ablation for Pain Management (Neurology division), Peripheral Clot treatment and removal (PI Division), telemetry communication devices and patient monitoring of implanted heart devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators (CRM division). EME provides devices and therapies for a patient’s entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment. This division strives to innovate and create a paradigm shift that can solve unmet clinical needs and change what is possible for patients.

Your responsibilities will include:  

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop software solutions as well as tools that support medical device Capital Equipment development

Contribute to embedded firmware and Software design and implementation for various capital Equipment projects

Develop and maintain software using C++, C#, and Python to support diagnostics, monitoring, and treatment workflows

Take initiative in identifying and solving technical challenges related to device functionality, data flow, and system integration

Ensure engineering solutions align with clinical needs, regulatory standards, and patient safety requirements

Participate in Agile development processes

Required Qualifications: 

Must graduate between Dec 2026 - May 2028

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or Master’s degree majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (with software skills)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization

Must be able to commit to one of the following full-time internship periods (12 weeks, 40 hours per week): May 18 – August 7 or May 26 – August 14.

Must have reliable transportation to/from the Arden Hills, MN Boston Scientific corporate work location. Boston Scientific is not responsible for employees’ transportation to/from work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical industry experience

Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions

Experience with Python, C++, and C#

Experience with embedded firmware in school or work projects

Familiar with Agile methodologies

Requisition ID: 621825 

Minimum Salary: $ 43368 

Maximum Salary: $ 73736 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—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. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.