Medical Device Software Architect — C#, .NET (Windows)

Alcon MX; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 128,350 - 166,100; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and develop Windows-based software for next‑generation ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical devices. You will influence architecture, collaborate across systems, hardware, quality, and regulatory teams, and mentor engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in software development, verification, and release, with a focus on performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance in an onsite Lake Forest, CA

Qualifications

• Experience developing Windows-based software for ophthalmic devices.
• Strong background in C#, .NET, WPF/XAML and MVVM.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of Windows-based software for ophthalmic medical devices.
• Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Hardware, Product Management).
• Mentor engineers and promote software development best practices.
• Guide SDLC from requirements through verification and release.
• Evaluate technologies to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

C#

.NET

WPF/XAML

MVVM

C++

Microsoft tech stack

Multi-threading

TCP/IP networking

Git

Automated testing

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and develop Windows-based software for next‑generation ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical devices. You will influence architecture, collaborate across systems, hardware, quality, and regulatory teams, and mentor engineers to deliver high‑quality solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership in software development, verification, and release, with a focus on performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance in an onsite Lake Forest, CA