Staff Software Engineer – Navigation

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced software architect to lead major features in a regulated MedTech environment. You will design full-stack C#/.NET solutions for Windows and iOS, and integrate local and cloud services.

You will mentor engineers, drive Agile processes, ensure regulatory traceability (IEC 62304, ISO 14971), and deliver robust, testable software with CI/CD and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• 7+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years leading a scrum team as a software technical leader
• Experience with Medical Device or MedTech industry preferred
• Strong proficiency in full-stack C#/.NET development, OO design, and core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms) including at least one front-end technology
• Hands-on experience in developing and supporting a full-stack application with GUI that integrates on-device and cloud backends

Responsibilities

• Architect major software features/enhancements and deliver detailed development execution plans
• Participate in product planning sessions to define development timelines
• Build production-grade on-device clinical apps and services in C#/.NET for Windows and iOS, integrating with local and cloud services
• Develop concurrent, multi-threaded components and services using REST APIs and databases with evolvable architecture
• Use secure coding to ensure cybersecurity and patient safety with appropriate technologies
• Build cloud-connected backends and integrations in Azure or similar cloud environments to support telemetry ingestion, command routing, and fleet operations
• Drive software quality through unit/integration/system tests, profiling, observability, and CI/CD integration
• Contribute to regulatory documentation, traceability, and V&V aligned with IEC 62304, ISO 14971; support FDA 510(k) submissions as needed
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum, mentor junior engineers, and lead design/code reviews to sustain long-term maintainability

Skills

Full-Stack C#/.NET

OOP Design

Data Structures

Algorithms

REST API Development

Multi-Threaded Programming

Unit Testing

CI/CD

Technical Documentation

Cloud Integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/EE

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Azure

AWS

CI/CD Tools

Structured Logging

Metrics/Traces

Job description

• Architect major software features/enhancements and deliver detailed development execution plans
• Participate in product planning sessions to accurately define development timelines
• Build production grade on device clinical applications and services in C#/.NET for Windows and iOS targets, integrating with local and cloud services.
• Develop concurrent, multi threaded components and services using REST APIs and databases, with an architecture that supports evolution and versioning.
• Use secure coding principles to ensure cybersecurity and patient safety with appropriate technologies and cybersecurity processes.
• Build cloud connected backends and integrations in Azure or similar cloud environments (Functions, App Service, containers where appropriate) to support telemetry ingestion, command routing, and fleet operations.
• Drive software quality through unit/integration/system tests (including hardware in the loop), profiling, observability (structured logging, metrics, traces), and CI/CD integration.
• Contribute to regulatory documentation, traceability, and V&V aligned with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related guidance; support submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k)) as needed.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum workflows, mentor junior engineers, and lead design/code reviews to sustain long term maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant software development experience
• 2+ years of leading a scrum team as a software technical leader
• Experience with Medical Device or MedTech industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in full-stack C#/.NET development, object oriented design, and core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms) including at least one front-end technology.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on, experience in developing and supporting a full-stack application system with customer facing front-end (GUI) that integrates with on-device and cloud backend systems.
• Experience with API development and integration with cloud services, preferably AWS.
• Excellent ability to author technical documentation for software applications.
• Proficiency across the full SDLC in a regulated environment: requirements, design, implementation, testing, traceability, release, and maintenance.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills on Windows; experience with CI/CD and automated testing.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills; ability to lead architecture and design reviews.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-stack C#/.NET development, including secure coding practices and cloud integration, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the medical device industry. Proven ability to lead Agile teams, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality software solutions through effective collaboration and technical documentation.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Full-Stack C#/.NET Development
• Agile/Scrum Leadership
• API Development and Integration
• Regulatory Compliance (IEC 62304, ISO 14971)
• Cloud Services (Azure, AWS)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• C#/.NET Development
• Object Oriented Design
• REST API Development
• Multi-Threaded Programming
• Unit/Integration/System Testing
• Debugging and Profiling
• CI/CD Integration
• Technical Documentation
• Telemetry Ingestion
• Data Structures and Algorithms

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Collaboration
• Influence Skills
• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Medical Device
• MedTech
• Regulated Environment
• FDA 510(k)
• V&V

Tools & Technologies

• Azure
• AWS
• CI/CD Tools
• Structured Logging
• Metrics and Traces