Staff Software Engineer- LabVIEW

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 201,250

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay – 13 days per calendar year

Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption

Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Laser software team in Milpitas, CA. In this critical role, you will lead embedded software architecture and development for safety-critical medical devices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in LabVIEW and contribute to new product development, driving innovation in patient care.

Responsibilities include leading software development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of reliable, maintainable code. A strong technical background and familiarity with FDA regulations are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience with LabVIEW RT and FPGA Modules.
Demonstrated ability in software/firmware development for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

Lead embedded software architecture and development for medical devices.
Develop code as part of larger software projects.
Adhere to end-to-end software development life cycle procedures.

Skills

LabVIEW RT

LabVIEW FPGA Modules

C/C++

Python

UML

RTOS

hardware communication protocols

DevOps

Agile software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Tools

LabVIEW

Windows

Linux

Job description

Job Title

Staff Software Engineer (LabVIEW) – Milpitas, CA

Purpose

Our Laser software team of developers is at the forefront of technology in the medical device industry. You will contribute to the New Product Development pipeline and transform patient care through innovation. The Staff Software Engineer leads software/firmware development projects that provide creative, functional, cost‑effective, and validated product designs in a team‑based environment. This is an opportunity to bring exciting new products to market in support of the J&J Vision. The role is expected to contribute independently to the completion of project goals and collaborate with cross‑function teams.

You Will

Lead embedded software architecture, design, and development for safety‑critical medical device applications
Develop code as part of larger software development projects, evaluating options and implementing best approaches
Adhere to all procedures for end‑to‑end software/firmware development life cycle including requirements, design, coding, unit testing, system integration, and software release
Troubleshoot system, hardware, and software issues, performing data analysis to identify root causes
Oversee development and deliverables from outsourced vendors
Serve as subject‑matter expert in areas of competence
Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day‑to‑day interactions with the team

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years, or Ph.D. with 2 years of experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Experience with LabVIEW RT or LabVIEW FPGA Modules (FPGA experience using LabVIEW and National Instrument hardware is a must)
Demonstrated ability in software/firmware development delivering reliable, testable and maintainable code for embedded systems
Experience with hardware/software integration and issue resolution
Proficiency in LabVIEW under Windows or Linux
Experience with software development best‑practices, source code control, requirement and design documentation, code review, and software release
Experience with at least one full cycle of commercial product release
Experience working with cross‑functional teams and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators in a fast‑paced, goal‑driven environment
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in C/C++ is a plus
Experience working in FDA‑regulated industry
Experience with Python, UML, C# or Qt
Experience with RTOS and hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS485, TCP, UDP
Experience with board bring‑up
Experience with motion/servo control, bootloader, camera ISP
Proficient in Windows API, DLLs, and interfaces
Familiarity with DevOps and Agile software development
Rapid prototyping experience
Ability to read and understand PCB schematics
Experience with signal/image processing and computer vision
Strong familiarity with LabVIEW Object Oriented Programming (LVOOP)
LabVIEW Professional Certifications: Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD), Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA), or LabVIEW Associate Developer

Other

Ability to travel up to 10%

Required Skills

Proficiency in C/C++, experience with FDA‑regulated industry, experience with Python, UML, C# or Qt, experience with RTOS and hardware communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS485, TCP, UDP, experience with board bring‑up, experience with motion/servo control, bootloader, camera ISP, proficiency in Windows API, DLLs, and interfaces, familiarity with DevOps and Agile software development, rapid prototyping experience, ability to read and understand PCB schematics, experience with signal/image processing and computer vision, strong familiarity with LabVIEW Object Oriented Programming (LVOOP), LabVIEW Professional Certifications: Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD), Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA), or LabVIEW Associate Developer

Preferred Skills

Base Pay Range

$125,000.00 – $201,250.00

Benefits

Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for employees in Colorado, 56 hours for employees in Washington)
Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period
Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year

Additional Benefit Information

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accommodation Statement

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra‑employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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