Senior Software Engineer

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality C++ software for medical technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant solutions that meet engineering and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes robust software architecture, rigorous verification, cybersecurity practices, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in professional software development, preferably medical devices.
• Strong C++ proficiency with OO programming and memory management.
• Experience with software architecture and debugging.
• Familiarity with version control, build tools, and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain C++ software applications and components.
• Support Linux-based software development, system integration, OS configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Translate requirements into software designs and participate in architecture discussions, code reviews.
• Investigate and resolve complex defects, performance issues, and integration challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, maintainable software solutions.
• Support cybersecurity activities, including vulnerability assessment and secure development practices.
• Maintain technical documentation and support configuration management and software updates.
• Ensure compliance with quality processes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

C++ language

Object-oriented design

Debugging

Software architecture

SDLC

Version control

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or related technical field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Linux

Job description

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

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

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

Our Global Electrical Medical Equipment group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test and maintain reliable, high-quality software for innovative medical technologies in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

As a Senior R&D Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing best-in‑class capital systems and software that support our comprehensive portfolio of medical technology solutions. You will collaborate with technical leaders and cross‑functional teams across business units to design and implement innovative software solutions that meet applicable engineering, quality and regulatory standards.

In this role, you will bring a strategic perspective, strong technical expertise and a commitment to execution. You will join an environment that encourages thoughtful risk‑taking, continuous learning and engineering innovation while contributing to technologies that help improve patient lives.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This is an on‑site position requiring employees to work at our Arden Hills, Minnesota, office four to five days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain C++ software applications and components.
• Support Linux-based software development, system integration, OS configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Translate requirements into software designs and implementations while participating in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Investigate and resolve complex software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, maintainable software solutions.
• Support cybersecurity activities, including vulnerability assessment, remediation, and secure software development practices.
• Maintain technical documentation and support configuration management, software updates, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality processes, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in professional software development, preferably in medical devices or another regulated industry, with a demonstrated track record of deploying software in commercial products.
• Strong proficiency in C++, including object‑oriented programming, memory management and debugging.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in software development, testing, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with version control systems, build tools, code reviews and software development life cycle practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux Development and Configuration: Hands‑on experience developing and deploying C++ applications on Linux, configuring and troubleshooting operating systems, and working with system services, networking, permissions, shell scripting, and hardware interfaces.
• Linux OS Hardening: Experience implementing secure system configurations, access controls, vulnerability remediation, security patching, and attack surface reduction.
• Advanced C++ Development: Experience with modern C++ standards and software architecture.
• Application Development: Experience with graphical application frameworks such as Qt and software integration with hardware or embedded systems.
• Cybersecurity: Knowledge of secure coding, threat modeling, vulnerability management, encryption, and authentication.
• AI‑Assisted Development: Experience effectively leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT to improve development productivity and code quality while critically validating outputs and following security policies.
• Medical Device Development: Experience in regulated industries and familiarity with IEC 62304, design controls, and software verification and validation.
• Development Tools and Practices: Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, automated testing, and tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Jira.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to independently solve complex problems, contribute to technical decisions, and mentor other engineers.

Requisition ID: 637294

Minimum Salary: $ 85000

Maximum Salary: $ 161500

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.com and 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.