Principal Software Engineer

ZOLL Medical Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

21h

About The Position

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world: LifeVest, the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death. HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent. TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need. ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career. Job Summary Lead engineer responsible for the complete development lifecycle for embedded software that runs our life-saving medical devices. This includes design, implementation, debug, test and post-production support in a regulated environment. Additional responsibilities include development and maintenance of design documentation, participation in technical reviews, work planning and estimation, and providing technical support to other internal cross-functional groups. May also lead research, design and technical feasibility projects. The Principal Software Engineer is an individual of exceptionally high professional expertise, typically recognized as a technical expert across multiple ZOLL CMS departments.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. degree or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline required
Typically 15-25 years related industry experience with embedded software development with progressively increasing responsibility, including a track record of successful project completion required
Experience using C and/or C++ for embedded software development (C++ preferred) required
Experience with embedded software development tools such as Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), debuggers and development kits required and
Experience with microprocessor architectures, low level drivers, hardware bring up, and embedded communication interfaces and peripherals required
Experience applying software development and software quality practices required
Experience applying strong software engineering practices including requirements, design documentation, verification, and structured reviews required
Experience with project management and technical leadership on software projects required
Experience applying industry and regulatory standards governing software quality required
General working knowledge of Figma for reviewing or contributing to user‑interface designs, workflows, and component specifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash preferred
Experience with DSPs, FPGAs, multi processor systems, or embedded Linux subsystems preferred
Familiarity with industry standards related to software lifecycle or risk management (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 series) preferred
Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) to manage collaborative development, ensure traceability, and support automated generation of software images for integration, testing, and deployment preferred

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, debugs, tests and documents software for microprocessors in bare-metal, embedded Linux, or real-time operating system (RTOS) environments
Develops the fundamental architecture of software systems
Leads and contributes to software process and quality efforts including source control, code reviews, design reviews, project planning, estimation and software release activities
Leads and supports sustaining engineering and corrective action activities
Troubleshoots software-related field issues and implements software fixes
Researches new products, tools, components, technologies and processes; develops and demonstrates prototypes, and recommends a course of action
Identifies new market opportunities; keeps others apprised of technological trends and developments
Provides technical consultation to management and other cross-functional groups
Provides full‑stack ownership of device software, spanning low‑level embedded firmware, control logic, communication interfaces, and embedded Linux user‑interface components
Provides expert consultation to electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and clinical engineering teams
Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
Partners with program management on planning, estimation, prioritization, and risk mitigation