Software Engineer, Senior

Forj Medical; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Forj Medical seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead embedded software development on cross‑discipline teams. You will translate client visions into embedded software, shape system architecture, and balance performance, cost and maintainability while ensuring safety and cybersecurity.

Expect autonomy in design and mentoring of engineers. Responsibilities include defining requirements with clients, driving architecture, and delivering features in an agile workflow, with a focus on FDA/IEC 62304

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or equivalent degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar field.
• 5-9+ years’ experience in embedded software development in Medical Device or other regulated industry, lead role preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and build trust with clients and peers.
• Significant experience with embedded Linux development on SoMs – Yocto Project/BSP and driver configuration.
• C++, C#, and/or C with multithreading and multi-process knowledge.
• Experience with GUI development (Qt, MVC/MVVM/MVP) and related patterns.
• Microcontroller programming with RTOS (ThreadX) and debugging tools.
• Expertise in software architecture, design and test across unit/integration/system levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development on cross-discipline teams and translate client vision into embedded software.
• Shape system software architecture and balance functionality, performance, cost and maintainability.
• Provide estimates for milestones and deliverables in an agile workflow.
• Direct software team through architecture, design, implementation, testing and integration.
• Ensure architectural integrity, code quality and robust design through reviews and mentorship.
• Lead initiatives to improve processes and contribute to internal libraries.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Yocto Project/BSP

C++, C#, and/or C

Multithreading and multi-process

Qt Framework/QML GUI

RTOS (ThreadX)

Software architecture and design

Leadership of small teams

Education

BS/MS in Computer/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Yocto Project

Qt Framework

ThreadX/RTOS

Job description

1635 Energy Park Dr, St Paul, MN 55108, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact.

Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Software Engineer at Forj, you’ll do more than write code. In this role, you’ll lead software development on cross-discipline engineering teams, be trusted to translate our client’s vision into embedded software reality, shape system software architecture, make thoughtful tradeoffs across functionality, performance, cost and maintainability – all while ensuring safety and security. You will combine hands‑on technical contributions with leadership and influence – including significant autonomy in design choices and the responsibility to guide your software team through the full software development lifecycle.

Core responsibilities include:

• Apply a thorough understanding of FDA regulations & IEC 62304 to bear on the safety and cybersecurity of software system designs.
• Lead definition, analysis, and allocation of requirements – directly in conversation with clients and collaboration with cross-functional leads in electrical, mechanical, system, test, and quality engineering.
• Provide detailed estimates in support of project milestones and software deliverables.
• Apply a unique feature-focused method of breaking down software system functionality; you’ll iteratively lead your software team through architecture, design, implementation, testing and integration of software features in an agile workflow.
• Provide leadership to a team of software engineers through work planning, task delegation, and coordination of execution against project milestones and budget.
• Design, implement and test project source code.
• Own the technical quality of all software artifacts – ensuring architectural integrity, code quality and design robustness through technical reviews, mentoring and leading by example.
• Lead and support software initiatives - including process improvements and internal library contributions.

You’ll have a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients – our recent products help clinicians treat cancer, sustain life and alleviate pain.

To top it off, we think you’ll enjoy working with other smart, curious and talented engineers as you bring medical devices to life.

What you bring

We’re more interested in a balance between breadth and depth than checking every box, but helpful experience includes:

• BS, MS, or equivalent degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar field.
• 5-9+ years’ experience in embedded software development in Medical Device or other regulated industry, ideally in a lead role with a track record leading small software teams with an inspirational and effective leadership style.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and build trust with clients and peers.
• Significant experience with embedded Linux development on SoMs – particularly with Yocto Project/BSP and driver configuration.
• C++, C#, and/or C object-oriented programming with expert‑level understanding of multithreading and multi-process applications. Familiarity with common Design Patterns is a bonus!
• Demonstrated proficiency in solving high-complexity software problems – including a methodical, reasoned approach to reproducing and fixing bugs.
• Graphical User Interface application development, including associated design patterns (e.g. MVC, MVVM, MVP) – ideally using the Qt Framework/QML.
• Microcontroller programming (ideally using ThreadX or other RTOS) including device driver development and use of debuggers, emulators, communication analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Expertise in software architecture, design and test (at the unit, integration and system levels).

How we work

Project teams are led by a Program Manager / Systems Engineer; technical leads from Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Test and Quality (to name a few) collaborate on projects for clients ranging from established companies to small startups.

We foster a strong engineering culture and operate under mature software & product development processes.

We invest in tools, automation and continuous improvement.

We work at an efficient, sustainable pace – taking time for fun along the way!

Compensation: The expected starting salary for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 depending on qualifications. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

Forj Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment Requirement

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is outlined below under "Job Details" and is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws. Beyond base salary, Forj offers a competitive Total Rewards Package. We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

1635 Energy Park Dr, St Paul, MN 55108, USA