Staff Software Development Engineer – MCED, Lab, Data Technology

Jobtailor

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Menlo Park, CA seeks a seasoned software leader to own the end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable systems. You will define architecture principles, enforce coding standards, and serve as a technical authority across teams while collaborating with product management to translate requirements into robust solutions.

You will mentor engineers, conduct deep technical reviews, evaluate new tools, and drive platform evolution.

Qualifications

8–12 years of experience with leadership in software development.
Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, C++, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Strong knowledge of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design, development, testing and deployment of scalable software.
Define architecture principles, coding standards and best practices across teams.
Act as technical authority on system design, integrations and platform decisions.
Collaborate with product management to translate requirements into solutions.
Mentor engineers and foster growth across all levels.
Conduct technical reviews to ensure quality and performance.
Evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to boost efficiency.
Troubleshoot complex issues across domains and systems.
Contribute to roadmap planning and long-term platform evolution.
Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Job description

Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of highly complex and scalable software solutions.
Define and enforce software architecture principles, coding standards, and technical best practices across teams.
Serve as a technical authority and provide guidance on complex system design, integrations, and platform-level decisions.
Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to shape technical strategy and translate requirements into solutions.
Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to engineers at all levels, fostering growth and skill development.
Conduct deep technical reviews of designs and implementations to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability.
Identify, evaluate, and implement new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve efficiency and system capability.
Troubleshoot and resolve the most challenging technical issues across multiple domains and systems.
Contribute to roadmap planning and long-term platform evolution strategies.
Promote a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
8-12 years of relevant software development experience with a proven record of technical leadership.
Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, C#, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex, high-scale, and mission-critical systems.
Strong background in databases, system integration, security, and API development.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and agile development methodologies.
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include:
Cybersecurity principles, tools, and control frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA)
Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in software architecture, programming languages, and cloud-based environments, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams. Capable of driving innovation and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in complex system design and development.

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