Sr Software Engineer - Windows Applications

Dräger; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 127,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Over 4 weeks of paid time off

Job summary

Dräger is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a hybrid role in Andover, MA. The successful candidate will be responsible for software architecture, design, and development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 8 years of experience, with expertise in C++ and Python preferred. The targeted pay range for this position is between $115,000 and $127,200, and the role offers various benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in software design, analysis, and troubleshooting in an engineering environment, or 3 to 6 years with a Master’s degree.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Design and develop software architectures and deliver well-tested code.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members.

Job description

• Business Unit: Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., Job-ID: 1229
• Location: Andover
• Function: R&D
• Work Location: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Permanent

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in the Andover MA office.

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, and testing of product software. This role drives improvements to development processes to enhance efficiency, software quality, and overall product cost.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers and test professionals to deliver high‑quality software across all phases of development, including design, implementation, integration, testing, and support
• Design and develop software architectures, translate technical specifications into robust solutions, and deliver well‑tested, maintainable code
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects independently
• Provide technical leadership, including defining requirements, guiding design decisions, and mentoring team members
• Coordinate engineering activities and drive timely delivery of software modules and subsystems by establishing clear goals and expectations
• Perform and guide unit, subsystem, and integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability, while promoting best testing practices across the team
• Support system‑level activities by partnering with clinical, quality, service, and test engineers to reproduce issues, execute tests, and document findings in defect tracking systems
• Contribute to program planning, strategic initiatives, and continuous process improvements across the organization
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, and feedback
• Ensure compliance with internal standard operating procedures and applicable FDA and industry regulations
• Maintain and improve software development processes, tools, and configuration management practices

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software design, analysis, and troubleshooting in an engineering environment, or 3 to 6 years with a Master’s degree
• Proven experience providing technical leadership within a complex software development environment
• Strong background in Windows application development, including Win32 and MFC
• Experience with Windows batch scripting
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to explore Windows internals to diagnose and resolve complex system behaviors
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience debugging applications using Visual Studio
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP networking
• Ability to elicit, document, analyze, review, and trace software requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with Windows security and system features such as UWF, Secure Boot, and BitLocker
• Experience with C#
• Experience with build systems such as CMake and Ninja
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and secure software development principles

Pay and Benefits

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $115,000 and $127,200. The base pay is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.