Principal Software Engineer 3D UI

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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 looking for a software engineer with a strong software development experience in 3D Graphics and User Interface Development to join our exciting and fast-paced development team. 

A successful candidate who joins us, will be involved in all aspects of the system's software, including 3D and user interfaces. They will also interface with other teams, such as systems engineering, hardware engineering and technicians from the field, to develop meaningful tools for the Opal Mapping System.

The Opal HDx Mapping System centers around a real-time virtual world of the human heart. As a physician probes the heart with a catheter, the system generates an accurate anatomical model of the chamber. High-performance rendering and algorithmic techniques are vital to creating a stunning view and providing the physician with instant feedback.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The Principal Software Engineer will have a key role in the development of user interfaces and workflow for cutting edge medical applications in the field of Cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment.  The responsibilities will include:
• Generates UI ideas and implements prototypes to collect user feedback on workflow and usability
• Design and develop simple solutions for complex medical problems in the areas of user interaction, interface and experience
• Participate in creating system level enhancements for advanced 3D visualization technology 
• Collaborate across disciplines effectively (HW, Systems, Test, Quality) to focus and maximize end-to-end solution value and quality
• Participates in preclinical system experiments in the lab, with physicians, and 3rd parties
• Implements, tests, troubleshoots, and debugs source code for complex software applications
• Follow the full design life cycle process including driving efforts in requirements specification, design activities, planning, code reviews and creating corresponding artifacts.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Promote a collaborative environment and pragmatic engineering decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to work processes and tools.
• Support field clinical staff on use of medical software and troubleshooting of issues.

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor or master’s in computer science or equivalent experience, with a strong software development background.
• 5+ years of experience programming in C++
• Experience with OpenGL
• Experience with 3D graphics programming
• Experience with Object Oriented programming principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with understanding customer needs and translating into intuitive product designs
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects in parallel 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience programming in C++
• Experience with QT
• Experience with developing on the Linux platform
• Experience with scrum framework
• Good written and verbal communication skills. General report writing/documentation experience
• Experience with medical device standards including IEC 62304, 60601, ISO 14971, 13485
• Experience with software configuration management tools for source code control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), requirements management (JAMA)A good learner who can master complex software and quickly adapt to new tools and technologies. 
• Experience mentoring lower-level engineers

Requisition ID: 608354 

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 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).

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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. 

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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.