Principal Software Engineer - Mobile Development

Boston Scientific; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Applications to lead and hands-on develop advanced Android and cross-platform mobile apps for implantable medical devices. You will ensure secure, compliant software aligned with FDA/IEC standards and collaborate across global teams in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 8+ years in Android, 2+ years in medical device apps, and deep expertise in Kotlin, Java, AWS, and BLE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Android mobile app development, with at least 2+ years in medical device application.
• Experience architecting, designing and developing mobile applications.
• Strong command of Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, Java, and Android Jetpack architectures.
• 3+ years’ experience with AWS services and secure communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, HTTPS, OAuth).
• Good understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA design controls for medical device software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams, lead cross-functional projects, and develop documentation supporting regulatory deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of mobile applications for implantable medical devices using Kotlin Multiplatform and Core Java.
• Ensure secure communication between devices and cloud systems via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and AWS-based APIs.
• Develop and maintain libraries and SDKs for cross-platform mobile applications.
• Integrate mobile applications with AWS cloud infrastructure (KMS, S3, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway, EC2, CloudWatch).
• Author and review key design documentation: architecture specs, DFMEA, cybersecurity reports, threat models, etc.
• Conduct peer reviews and maintain code integrity, ensuring traceability and compliance per med device process.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, mentoring distributed teams (U.S., Costa Rica, India, China, Ukraine) across time zones.
• Estimate timelines, propose plans, review milestones and lead app development from concept through commercialization.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin

Kotlin Multiplatform

Java

AWS services

FDA/IEC regulatory

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

BLE

KMS

S3

DynamoDB

Cognito

API Gateway

EC2

CloudWatch

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Santa Clara; US-CA-San Jose; US-CA-Valencia

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About The Role

The Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Applications will serve as a technical leader and hands-on developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced Android and cross-platform mobile applications development.

This role blends hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring delivery of secure, high-quality, and compliant medical software solutions in accordance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards.

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of mobile applications for implantable medical devices using Kotlin Multiplatform and Core Java.


• Ensure secure communication between devices and cloud systems via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and AWS-based APIs.


• Develop and maintain libraries and SDKs for cross-platform mobile applications.


• Integrate mobile applications with AWS cloud infrastructure (KMS, S3, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway, EC2, CloudWatch).


• Author and review key design documentation: architecture specs, DFMEA, cybersecurity reports, threat models, etc.


• Conduct peer reviews and maintain code integrity, ensuring traceability and compliance per med device process.


• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, mentoring distributed teams (U.S., Costa Rica, India, China, Ukraine) across time zones.


• Estimate timelines, propose plans, review milestones and lead app development from concept through commercialization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.


• 8+ years of experience in Android mobile app development, with at least 2+ years in medical device application.


• Experience of architecting, designing and developing of mobile applications.


• Strong command of at least three of the following technologies and frameworks: Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, Java, and Android Jetpack architectures, including MVVM, Rx, and XML data binding.


• 3 + years’ experience with AWS services and secure communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, HTTPS, OAuth).


• Good understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA design controls for medical device software.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams, lead cross-functional projects, and develop documentation supporting regulatory deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Developing Mobile apps for Neuromodulation devices.


• Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, Git), SonarQube, and Atlassian Agile tools.


• Prior experience on secure BLE communication, data encryption, and integration with AWS cloud services (S3, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway)


• Experience in cybersecurity techniques (sandboxing, code obfuscation, penetration testing).


• Exposure to data science or machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy, R).

Requisition ID: 629550

Minimum Salary: $ 106800

Maximum Salary: $ 202900

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com–will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.comand follow us on LinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring assignment, promotion compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.