Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions. About the role: Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger—advancing science for life. At Boston Scientific Urology, we aim to transform the lives of patients suffering from urological diseases by solving real-world clinical challenges in kidney stone care, prostate health, and urinary dysfunction. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design software solutions across our urology product portfolio. Leveraging your expertise in software engineering, OS development, and cybersecurity, you will deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable systems for both active implantable devices (such as the Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System) and capital equipment (such as the LithoVue Elite Ureteroscope). At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. The preferred location for this position is Irvine, CA; however, we will also consider candidates based in Arden Hills, MN, or Marlborough, MA. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in software development, with demonstrated proficiency in C++.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience developing software for medical devices or similarly regulated, safety-critical systems (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
- Experience with Android OS development and at least one related programming language (e.g., Kotlin, Dart, Java).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fundamentals of Linux-based OS architectures (e.g. concurrency, memory management, and resource utilization).
- Familiarity with OS and tech stack hardening using cybersecurity best practices (e.g., NIST SSDF, OWASP).
- Experience with medical device cybersecurity practices such as penetration testing and post-market surveillance.
- Knowledge of risk analysis and mitigation in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO 14971, NIST 800 series).
- Experience with Android OS version 5 or legacy platforms used in long-lifecycle products.
- Familiarity with medical device industry standards (e.g., IEC 62304, IEC 60601).
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence within the medical device sector.
Responsibilities
- Core software development focused on Linux and Android-based operating systems with an emphasis on secure, robust design.
- Driving technical leadership in development tools, workflows, and processes to ensure software system integrity and reliability.
- Mentoring high-performing software teams while cultivating a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous growth and shared accountability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
