Senior Software Engineer

TerumoBCT; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Penpol, part of the Terumo Group, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain safety-critical software for medical devices.

The role focuses on embedded Linux/C++ software across the product lifecycle and involves cross-functional collaboration. You will mentor teams, drive CI/CD and quality practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute from concept to post-market support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in computer science, electronics or related field.
• 6 to 15 years of software development experience.
• Experience in embedded product development and design.
• Medical device software development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of medical device software.
• Drive software architecture, reviews, and technical decisions.
• Develop C++ software on Embedded Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with systems, firmware, hardware, QA, regulatory teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA guidance.
• Define software requirements, architecture, and design docs.
• Support risk analysis, cybersecurity assessments, and verification activities.
• Mentor engineers and drive process improvements.

Skills

C++ (C++17+)

Embedded Linux

Yocto framework

QT/QML UI

Software architecture

Multithreading & IPC

Networking

Git

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/EE/related

Job description

Job Description:

Job Band: Job Band 11 (JB11)
Hiring Manager: Vijaya Sekhar
Lead Recruiter: Raghesh Rajapalan
Country: India

Our ability to grow, develop new capabilities and serve even more patients around the world depends on associates like you, who are passionate about our mission. Thank you for considering this new opportunity to further unlock your potential.

JOB TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining safety-critical software solutions throughout the product lifecycle. Leads software architecture, embedded systems development, verification and validation activities, and regulatory compliance efforts in accordance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, quality, and regulatory engineering to deliver reliable, secure, and compliant medical devices. Provides technical leadership, mentors engineering teams, drives process improvements, and ensures successful product development from concept through commercialization and post-market support.

Essential Duties

• Lead the design, development, integration, and maintenance of medical device software applications.
• Drive software architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable software using C++ on Embedded Linux/Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with systems, firmware, hardware, QA, regulatory, and product management teams.
• Ensure compliance with medical device software development processes and standards.
• Define software requirements, architecture, design specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support risk analysis, cybersecurity assessments, and software verification activities.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering technical excellence and best practices.
• Participate in effort estimation, planning, and project execution activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, CI/CD, and quality practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelors or master’s degree in computer science, Electronics or a related field.

Experience

• 6 to 15 years of software development experience.
• Experience in embedded product development and design.

• Experience in medical device software development preferred.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++17 or later).
• Extensive experience in Linux application development.
• Experience in Yocto framework and OS customization.
• Having Experience in developing UI applications using QT/QML.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with multithreading, IPC, networking, and system-level programming.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving software projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, and FDA software guidance.
• Experience with cyber-security requirements and secure software development practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Terumo Penpol is part of Terumo Group and is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. As India’s largest blood bag manufacturer, we provide a comprehensiverange of blood collection, storage and processing solutions for blood centers, hospitals and therapeutic apheresis centers in India and abroad. Our high-quality products touch the lives of patients in over 80 countries across the world.

True to our mission of contributing to society through healthcare, our award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives reinforce our organizational values and culture. Firmly rooted in core values collectively termed as the ‘Associate Spirit’, our work culture foster an environment conducive to growth and continuous learning. People are our greatest asset, and we place as much importance in their professional development as in the research and development of our products.