Principal Software Engineer (Scrum Master) - Electrophysiology

Boston Scientific; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a software engineer with strong experience in agile methodologies to join our dynamic team in Waltham, Massachusetts. This dual role combines responsibilities as a scrum master, offering an engaging opportunity to lead and contribute actively to software development.

The role focuses on the Opal Mapping system, which generates real-time models of the human heart. Proficiency in C++, OpenGL, and Agile practices is essential. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements, reflecting our commitment to flexible work conditions.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master with previous experience in a scrum master role.
• Strong CS background with expertise in C++, Linux, networking, and cyber-security.
• Experience with delivering successful mission-critical products.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate all scrum ceremonies.
• Architect, design, develop and release high-performance medical device software.
• Provide technical leadership in software architecture and best practices.

Skills

C++

Linux

Scrum methodology

Problem-solving

Networking

Cyber-security

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

OpenGL

Qt

OpenCL

Job description

About the Role

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.