Staff Software Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device technology company is seeking a Senior-level Staff Software Engineer in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in C++, OpenGL, and developing real-time 3D visualization software for cardiac mapping systems. Responsibilities include enhancing software for medical devices, ensuring performance and reliability in a regulated environment, and collaborating with senior engineers. A minimum of 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science are required for this contract role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong C++ skills with solid object-oriented design experience.
• Deep expertise in OpenGL for high-performance, real-time rendering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance real-time 3D visualization software.
• Design, code, test, and document software for regulated medical device systems.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and low-latency rendering.

Skills

C++

OpenGL

Qt/QML frameworks

Real-time systems

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

We are seeking a Senior-level Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in high-performance, real-time computer graphics for medical device systems. This role focuses on developing advanced 3D visualization software used in cardiac mapping systems within electrophysiology (EP) labs.

The ideal candidate is a strong C++ engineer with extensive OpenGL experience, capable of building low-latency, real-time systems in a regulated, process-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance real-time 3D visualization software
• Design, code, test, and document software for regulated medical device systems
• Work on cardiac mapping systems used in EP labs
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and low-latency rendering
• Collaborate closely with Principal and Senior Principal Engineers
• Participate in detailed software design discussions and complex problem-solving
• Adhere to quality, compliance, and documentation standards required for regulated environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant industry experience
• Typical for role: 8–10+ years (Staff Engineer level)
• Candidates with significantly less experience are unlikely to be considered
• Strong C++ skills with solid object‑oriented design experience
• Deep expertise in OpenGL for high‑performance, real‑time rendering
• Hands‑on experience with Qt / QML frameworks
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated, process‑driven environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (required)
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science (strongly preferred)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care