Principal Software Engineer (Scrum Master) – Electrophysiology

Boston Scientific; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a Software Engineer with strong agile experience to join our Opal Mapping System development team in Massachusetts. The role blends hands-on software development with Scrum Master responsibilities to guide the team through ceremonies and engineering excellence.

You will work on high‑performance medical device software using C++, Linux, OpenGL and Qt, collaborating with marketing, QA, systems engineering and regulatory teams to deliver safe, reliable patient care

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master with previous experience in a scrum master role.
• A strong CS background, preferably BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with having delivered successful mission critical products.
• Expertise in C++, Linux, networking and cybersecurity.
• Strong experience in systems development.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to the target audience.
• Expertise in developing software using Scrum methodology.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate all scrum ceremonies, including daily Stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Architect, design, develop and release innovative high performance medical device software.
• Provide technical leadership to the team in software architecture and best in class software development methodologies and practices.
• Solve difficult problems and always strive to make things better and achieve engineering excellence.
• Partner with other teams including marketing, systems engineering, QA, hardware and regulatory to understand requirements and bring the best solutions forward.

Skills

Certified Scrum Master

C++

Linux

Networking

Cybersecurity

Software architecture

Communication skills

Agile methods

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

OpenGL

GLSL

OpenCL

Qt

Linux

Job description

Additional Location(s): N/A

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:

We are looking for a software engineer with a strong experience with agile methodologies to join our exciting and fast-paced development team. This dual role of software engineer and scrum master provides leadership with the team but also an opportunity to be hands on software development.

The Opal Mapping system centers around a real-time virtual world of the human heart. As a physician probes the heart with a catheter, the system generates an accurate anatomical model of the chamber. High-performance rendering and algorithmic techniques are vital to creating a stunning view and providing the physician with instant feedback.

Our tools include C++, OpenGL, GLSL, OpenCL, Qt, and Linux.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate all scrum ceremonies, including daily Stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Architect, design, develop and release innovative high performance medical device software.
• Provide technical leadership to the team in software architecture and best in class software development methodologies and practices.
• Solve difficult problems and always strive to make things better and achieve engineering excellence.
• Partner with other teams including marketing, systems engineering, QA, hardware and regulatory to understand requirements and bring the best solutions forward.

Requirements:

• Certified Scrum Master with previous experience in a scrum master role
• A strong CS background, preferably BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with having delivered successful mission critical products.
• Expertise in C++, Linux, networking and cyber-security.
• Strong experience in systems development.
• Strong in solving complex problems and demonstrated ability to adapt, proactive and a positive influence to the rest of the team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to the target audience.
• Expertise in developing software using Scrum methodology.
• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with architecting, designing and implementing medical device software.
• Experience writing SW for embedded systems that interface with sensors.
• Strong experience with development of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, OpenSSL) and cybersecurity.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Work Mode
• Travel 0-10%

About our product Opal Mapping System:

http://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/electrophysiology/cardiac-mapping-system.html

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 rolesmay 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.

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health.

That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all.

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.