Senior Software Engineer

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Antech is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for veterinary diagnostic devices. You will contribute to on-device firmware, analytical algorithms, connectivity, GUI, DevOps, and manufacturing tools in a fast-growing team.

Requires 5+ years in software development, strong C++ OO skills, and experience with embedded Linux, Docker, GitLab CI, and cloud infra (AWS/Azure). Knowledge of IEC 62304 and cybersecurity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a similar field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years professional software development experience.
• Demonstrated object-oriented C++ programming skill.
• Experience with embedded Linux development.
• Dev-Ops experience, including Docker, GitLab CI, and version control systems.
• AWS or Azure infrastructure management.
• Experience developing automated tests and using a mock framework.

Responsibilities

• Architect and write C++ code for embedded systems and toolsets.
• Conduct peer-reviews and technical assessments for robust solutions.
• Participate in project planning with technical inputs and progress evaluations.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.
• Collaborate to develop software requirements, verification, and validation protocols.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded Linux

DevOps

AWS/Azure

Automated testing

Qt GUI

Yocto

IEC 62304

Cybersecurity hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Tools

Docker

GitLab CI

Version control

Job description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Target Pay Range for this position is $ 125,000 - $ 145,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

The Software Engineer will be a member of a team of skilled engineers designing, developing, and maintaining software for embedded systems and toolsets within the Antech In-House Diagnostics organization. Primary focus is on embedded software systems for new and existing analytical devices used in veterinary clinics. Critical functions are broad, ranging from on-device firmware, analytical algorithms, connectivity, GUI design, DevOps, manufacturing tools, and support of customer-facing software. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, diverse technical organization designing and developing next-generation veterinary diagnostics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to architect and write C++ code.
• Conduct peer-reviews and technical assessments to ensure robust solutions and compliance with quality procedures.
• Participate in project planning by providing technical inputs and progress evaluations.
• Mentor less experienced Software Engineers.
• Collaborate with project leadership and other engineering disciplines to develop software requirements, verification, and validation protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a similar field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum five (5) years professional software development experience. Demonstrated object-oriented C++ programming skill. Experience with embedded Linux development. Dev-Ops experience, including Docker, GitLab CI, and version control systems. AWS or Azure infrastructure management. Experience developing automated tests and using a mock framework.

Preferred

• GUI Development experience, especially experience with Qt.
• Experience with Yocto.
• Experience with connectivity to laboratory information management system (LIMS) or Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Medical device experience (or similarly regulated field) and strong understanding of software development/validation under IEC 62304 within an FDA QSR or ISO 13485 quality management system.
• Knowledge of software hardening techniques against cybersecurity attacks.

Travel

• No

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts Paid
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Join our team of experts committed to providing the very best in diagnostic services.