Senior Software Engineer

Alphatec Spine; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphatec Spine seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Windows-based applications, distributed services, and embedded components across the full software lifecycle. You will work with cross-functional, globally distributed teams, implementing robust inter-service communication and quality assurance in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes strong C#/.NET skills, experience with RabbitMQ, and familiarity with FDA/QSR processes.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C#/.NET development for Windows apps, distributed services, and backend systems; WPF experience is a plus.
• Experience with message-based and distributed architectures, e.g., RabbitMQ.
• Architect, design, and maintain systems that integrate UI, backend, and embedded components.
• Familiarity with software architecture, OO design, and modern practices.
• Experience with source control, automated builds, and CI/CD pipelines; GitHub and/or Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Experience with unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Experience working on Agile/Scrum teams with sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Experience using DOORS/Jama/Ketryx for requirements capture and traceability.
• Experience using AI agents and AI-powered code generation tools.
• Experience using Confluence for technical documentation.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments, QSR, IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based apps, distributed services, and C#/.NET solutions.
• Collaborate on embedded and distributed systems with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain inter-service communication and integration (RabbitMQ).
• Perform integration and system-level testing of software and hardware.”
• Estimate tasks, execute development work, and provide status updates.
• Create and maintain software documentation and design artifacts.

Skills

C#/.NET

Windows apps

Distributed services

RabbitMQ

CI/CD

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Unit testing

Agile/Scrum

DOORS

Jama

Ketryx

AI agents

Confluence

FDA QSR

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

WPF

Job description

The SeniorSoftware Engineer, Alpha Informatixdevelopsclient-facing and backend components for distributed software solutionsacross the fullsoftware development life cycle, includingnew product development, enhancements, andsustainingactivities. This role contributestoa range of software and systems projects, includingWindows applications and frameworks, distributed C# services, embedded systems, and data aggregatorsorgateways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Software design and development:Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based applications, frameworks, distributed services, and C#/.NET software solutions, including both client-facing and backend components.
• Distributed and embedded systems:Partner with multidisciplinary teams to developfeaturesinvolving embedded systems, distributed architectures, and integrated software/hardware workflows.
• System integration:Develop and maintain inter-service communication and integration mechanisms, including message-based systems such as RabbitMQ.
• Testing and validation:Perform integration and system-level testing for software applications and software/hardware systems.
• Project execution:Estimate tasks, execute development work according to project plans, and provide proactive, transparent, and concise status updates.
• Documentation and collaboration:Create and maintain software development documentation, including design artifacts, while collaborating effectively with globally distributed teams.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Core software development:Strong proficiency in C#/.NET development, including Windows applications, distributed services, and backend systems; WPF experience is a plus.
• Distributed systems and integration:Experience with message-based and distributed architectures, including RabbitMQ or similar communication frameworks.
• Multi-component architecture:Experience designing, developing, and maintaining systems that integrate user interfaces, backend services, and embedded components.
• Software design practices:Familiarity with software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and modern software development practices.
• Development tools and automation:Experience with source control, automated builds, and CI/CD pipelines; GitHub and/or Azure DevOps experience is a plus.
• Testing and quality:Experience with software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Agile collaboration:Proven experience working on Agile/Scrum teams, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Requirements and traceability:Experience using requirements analysis tools such as DOORS, Jama, Ketryx, or similar platforms to capture, manage, and trace requirements.
• AI-enabled development:Experience using AI agents and AI-powered code generation tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Documentation and knowledge management:Experience using Confluence or similar collaboration tools to create, maintain, and share technical documentation.
• Regulated development environments:Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments, Quality System Requirements (QSR), and IEC 62304 and/or ISO 13485 processes.
• Problem solving:Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Communication and teamwork:Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and globally distributed teams.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience in R&D required
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

_ At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. _

Benefits

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $140,000-$160,000 Full-Time Annual Salary