Senior/Principal Software Engineer

Software / Principal Software Engineer (Neuromodulation)

12-24 Month Contract

Plymouth, MN

This position is responsible for software development and the maintenance of software applications associated with this client's neuromodulation medical product systems.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES

• Software Project Leadership - Lead and coordinate multi-departmental software development projects in accordance with the Product Development Procedure, Quality Policy, and Software Development Procedure.
• Apply software engineering knowledge to the design and development of new products as well as product changes and enhancements.
• Solve software engineering problems at the subsystem through system level.
• Conduct testing utilizing existing test protocols or develop new ones as needed.
• Generate written protocols and reports.
• Assign work to technicians, temporary workers and others on the project team.
• Complete projects (including product enhancements) in a manner consistent with corporate objectives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, architecture, detailed designs, interface specifications, code, code reviews, and testing.
• Conduct, lead, and participate in code and design reviews.
• Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company products.
• Provide software engineering and technical support of products introduced into both the domestic and international markets as well as physician in service programs.
• Oversee outside vendors and consultants as required.
• Maintain Quality System compliance in coordination with the Document Control, Clinical, and Quality Assurance functions.
• Provide software engineering support in the resolution of product complaints and / or safety issues.
• Work with other engineering, manufacturing, clinical affairs, sales and marketing, and quality assurance staff to coordinate pilot production of new products.
• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality System Regulations, and FDA regulations.
• Chair project meeting and design review.
• Perform documentation of software development as required by the product development and quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as may be required by management.
• Agile methodology.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Android mobile tablet development using cross platform and native languages (C#, Kotlin)
• Bluetooth stack experience
• Pairing (Pass key, Numerical comparison)
• Bluetooth serial with encryption
• Communication with Bluetooth devices
• Automated testing pipelines
• Development of test harness in software
• Use of test harness to perform integration testing with hardware (Development of integration tests)
• Use of Azure DevOps to automatically deploy testing (Collection of automated test results)
• Cybersecurity (General knowledge of good cybersecurity practices)
• Cloud (Interface between tablets and cloud)
• Project Leadership Skills
• Windows Programming
• Additional Software Language Expertise
• Good communications skills both written and oral.
• Team player - works well with others

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or relevant experience
• Proficient in C# / .NET / Cross platform, C++, Windows and Mobile Application Development
• The minimum requirements, skills and qualifications contained in this job description outline the core functions and requirements of the position and do not constitute an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of or assigned to an employee in this position at the Company's discretion.

Further, the ability to meet the minimum requirements and / or possession of the stated skills and qualifications do not imply or establish that an individual will be employed in this position.

LEVELS AND EXPERIENCE

Level 4 - Software Engineer, Sr.

BS and 9-13 years experience or MS and 7 years experience

Level 5 - Software Engineer, Principal

BS and 14 years experience or MS and 12 years experience

EOE Statement : Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.