Senior Software Engineer

Internetwork Expert; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphatec Spine seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Carlsbad, CA to design, develop, and maintain Windows-based applications and distributed services. You will work on embedded and backend components, ensuring robust integration, testing, and documentation across globally distributed teams.

Required 5–8+ years in software R&D, strong C#/.NET and WPF skills, and experience with FDA-regulated environments and CI/CD pipelines. Onsite work 5 days/week in the U.S..

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of commercial software development experience in R&D
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining Windows applications and distributed services
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments (QSR, IEC 62304, ISO 13485)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based applications, frameworks, and distributed services.
• Develop features for embedded systems and distributed architectures.
• Ensure robust inter-service communication with RabbitMQ or similar.
• Perform integration and system-level testing across software/hardware.
• Plan tasks, execute development work, and provide clear status updates.
• Create and maintain design artifacts and technical documentation.

Skills

C#/.NET

Windows apps

Distributed services

WPF

Embedded systems

RabbitMQ

Agile/Scrum

DOORS/Jama/Ketryx

AI-assisted development

Confluence

Education

BS in CS/CE or related

MS in CS/CE or related

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

DOORS

Jama

Ketryx

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.

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.

• Can commit to being onsite in-office 5x/week
• Core software development:Strong proficiency in C#/.NET development, including Windows applications, distributed services, and backend systems and WPF.
• Regulated development environments:Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments, Quality System Requirements (QSR), and IEC 62304 and/or ISO 13485 processes.
• 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.
• 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

• 5-8 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.

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. $130,000-$150,000 Full-Time Annual Salary