Principal Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer -          Boston Scientific Urology Products

Location:  Irvine, CA Onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join Boston Scientific Urology team. In this role, you will be part of evaluation, integration of software and firmware technologies for medical devices for Axonics/Boston Scientific Urology products. As a technical leader and hands-on contributor, you will lead integration activities and support software development, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations. This role requires experience with application software development, embedded systems, android platform, test frameworks, and regulatory-compliant medical device software development processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in technology evaluations, technical assessments and validation of software architectures, embedded software, and system integration aspects of acquired implantable medical devices.

• Support software architecture, development, testing strategies and risk management activities for software applications
• Evaluate compliance and ensure software/firmware development aligns with IEC 62304, FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971and other regulatory standards governing medical devices.
• Oversee testing strategies (Unit/Integration) and design verification protocols to verify software/firmware functionality post-acquisition.
• Support software/ firmware testing, debugging, and verification efforts using tools such as unit testing frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, and automated test environments.
• Identify potential risks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and integration challenges in acquired technologies. Ensure acquired software meets medical device cybersecurity and safety standards, including FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance, IEC 62443.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and PMO to ensure seamless device integration.
• Establish and document software development lifecycle (SDLC) artifacts and processes to align with internal quality management systems (QMS). Maintain thorough design documentation, traceability matrices, and SDLC artifacts for regulatory submissions.

• Provide technical inputs on low-power embedded systems, wireless communication (e.g., BLE, NFC, RF telemetry), and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Act as a technical mentor for software engineers, guiding best practices during integration and new product software/firmware development
• Collaborate with regulatory teams on 510(k), PMA, or CE Mark submissions involving firmware-related changes.

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the R&D team.

Required Experience

• B.S or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related major.
• 5+ years of experience in software development .  (Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience)
• 3+ years in embedded or application software for medical devices
• Sound knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Swift, Java, Dart, or Objective-C and mobile operating systems and platforms such as iOS and Android.
• Experience in developing mobile applications in an FDA regulated environment or other regulated industry.
• Strong C/C++ skills for programming microcontroller systems.
• Knowledge and use of OOP design principles, API design principles.
• Knowledge in low-power embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and microcontroller-based firmware development.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work at our Irvine, CA site

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with mergers & acquisitions (M&A) due diligence in the medical device sector.
• Experience in risk assessment, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance for implantable devices. Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA QSR is desired.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other related tools.

• Detailed knowledge of BLE stacks and BLE API on mobile platforms

• Experience in integrating BLE embedded systems with iOS, Android and Windows applications.
• Knowledge of PC application development in Microsoft Visual Studio (e.g. C#.Net).

• Hands-on experience with secure bootloaders, cryptographic protocols, and over-the-air firmware updates for implantable devices.

Requisition ID: 605544 

Base Salary Range

Minimum Salary: $ 99100 

Maximum Salary: $ 188300 

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

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!

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