Principal Software Engineer - Electrophysiology

Principal Software Engineer - Electrophysiology

Onsite Location(s): Waltham, MA, US, 02138

Additional Location(s): N/A

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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 User Interface (UI) development using Qt 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 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 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.

Our tools include C++, OpenGL, GLSL, OpenCL, Qt, and Linux.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop and maintain user interfaces for our medical device using Qt.
2. Provide technical leadership to the team in software design and best in class software development methodologies and practices.
3. Solve difficult problems and always strive to make things better and achieve engineering excellence.
4. Partner with other teams including marketing, systems engineering, QA, hardware and regulatory to understand requirements and bring the best solutions forward.

Requirements:

1. BS/MS in Computer Science/Electrical engineering or equivalent experience, with a strong software development background.
2. Experience with having delivered successful mission critical products.
3. Expertise in C++, Qt and familiarity with one other scientific computing/scripting language such as Python or MATLAB. Working knowledge in Unix.
4. Strong in solving complex problems and demonstrated ability to adapt, proactive and a positive influence to the rest of the team.
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to the target audience.
6. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Strong experience with designing and implementing medical device software.
2. Experience working with third-party C++ libraries such as STL, Qt, Boost.
3. Experience developing systems with intuitive User Interfaces.
4. Experience writing SW for embedded systems that interface with sensors.

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

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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