Sr. Associate II, Software Engineering

Alcon Laboratories; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded software for ophthalmic devices. You will work across the software lifecycle, from requirements to testing, focusing on safety-critical C, C++, and C# interfaces with .NET.

You will ensure compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA-regulated processes while collaborating in an Agile environment and mentoring junior engineers. This Bengaluru-based role includes relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in software for medical devices.
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, C#, and .NET development.
• Hands-on Windows development experience and safety-critical systems exposure.
• Experience with IEC 62304 and FDA-regulated software processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C, C++, C# applications using .NET.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA-regulated processes.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated unit tests and test frameworks.
• Document software architecture, requirements, design, and test protocols.
• Participate in code reviews, risk assessments, and design discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Multi-threading

Interprocess communication

Agile/Scrum

Safety-critical software

Education

University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Git

QNX RTOS

Photon GUI

.NET

Windows development

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer C, C++, C#, hardware/software interfaces, you will be responsible for the development and documentation of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgical and medical devices. You will participate in all phases of the software lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, and testing.

This role requires expertise in C, C++, C# development with .NET, strong knowledge of safety-critical systems, and compliance with medical device standards. In this position, you will also gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C, C++, C# applications using .NET.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA-regulated medical device software development processes.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated unit tests and test automation frameworks.
• Author and maintain comprehensive software engineering documentation, including:
  • Requirements specifications
  • Software architecture documents
  • Detailed design descriptions
  • Test protocols and reports
• Participate in code reviews, risk assessments, and design discussions to ensure safety and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of work experience.
• 5-10 years of professional experience developing safety-critical software in the medical device industry.
• Strong proficiency in C, C++, C#, .NET application development.
• Hands-on Windows development experience.
• Experience with multi-threading and interprocess communication.
• Familiarity with software architecture and object-oriented design patterns.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with QNX RTOS, Photon GUI and Microsoft technology stacks.
• Additional experience in developing and optimizing software algorithms for galvo control systems.
• Development of medical device software in an FDA-regulated environment including knowledge of IEC 62304 and medical device software lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with hardware design constraints as applied to software interfaces.
• Communication experience using TCP/IP.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced design principles that facilitate maintainability, reuse, and clarity of design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research technical issues and generate creative/innovative solutions.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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