C++ Linux Developer / Scrum Master

TALENT Software Services; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks an experienced C++ Linux Developer with Scrum Master experience to lead design, development, and delivery of software for regulated medical devices. The role combines hands-on coding with Agile leadership in a hybrid Waukesha, WI environment.

Ideal candidates have strong C++, Linux, embedded systems, and experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies while guiding cross‑functional teams through the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of software development experience in relevant domains.
• Strong expertise in C++ on Linux and embedded systems for medical devices.
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and leading cross-functional Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ software on Linux for medical devices.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Develop multithreaded, high-performance applications with focus on reliability.
• Ensure compliance with medical device software processes and quality standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot across application, middleware, and OS layers.
• Develop technical documentation and design artifacts.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Quality, Verification, and Product teams.
• Support Verification, Validation, and risk mitigation activities.

Skills

C++ development

Linux development

Multithreading

Object-oriented design

Design patterns

Embedded systems

Scrum Master skills

Agile leadership

Debugging

Performance optimization

Communication

Tools

Git

Jenkins

JIRA

Confluence

CMake

GNU Make

GDB

Job description

Location: Waukesha, WI (Hybrid)

Experience: 8-15 Years

Domain: Medical Devices / Healthcare Engineering

Role Type: Technical Leadership + Agile Delivery

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced C++ Linux Developer with Scrum Master experience to lead the design, development, and delivery of software solutions for regulated medical devices. This role combines hands‑on software development expertise with Agile leadership responsibilities, ensuring high‑quality product delivery while fostering a collaborative and continuously improving development environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C++, Linux, embedded systems, and medical device software development, along with proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and leading cross‑functional Agile teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C++ on Linux platforms.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Develop multithreaded, high-performance applications with strong emphasis on reliability and maintainability.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues across application, middleware, and Linux operating system layers.
• Work closely with Systems Engineering, Quality, Verification, and Product teams to implement requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and software development artifacts.
• Ensure compliance with medical device software development processes and quality standards.
• Support software verification, validation, defect analysis, and risk mitigation activities.

Scrum Master Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including:
• Daily Standups
• Sprint Planning
• Sprint Reviews
• Retrospectives
• Backlog Refinement
• Remove impediments and enable team productivity.
• Coach development teams on Scrum principles and Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain healthy and prioritized backlogs.
• Monitor sprint progress and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication among distributed onsite and offshore teams.
• Track Agile metrics and support release planning and forecasting

Required Technical Skills

• Programming
• Expert‑level C++ development
• Modern C++ (C++11/14/17 preferred)
• Object‑Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Multithreading and Concurrency
• Operating Systems
• Linux Development
• Linux Debugging and Performance Analysis
• Shell Scripting
• Development Tools
• Git
• Jenkins / CI-CD
• CMake / GNU Make
• GDB
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Domain Experience

Preferred experience in one or more of:

• Medical Devices
• Healthcare Software
• Diagnostic Systems
• Imaging Systems
• FDA‑Regulated Products
• IEC 62304 Software Lifecycle Processes
• ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems
• Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
• Agile & Leadership Requirements
• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Strong understanding of:
• Scrum Framework
• Agile Methodologies
• Kanban
• SAFe (Preferred)
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master) preferred.
• Experience managing globally distributed teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills