Principal, Software Engineer

3D Systems•Littleton, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the research, architecture, and planning of next-generation patient-specific design software solutions, driving the transformation of case management systems across industrial and healthcare workflows. This role bridges advanced software research with practical platform consolidation, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, workflow-optimized solutions.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software research, architecture, or principal engineering roles, ideally spanning healthcare and industrial software
Deep expertise in patient-specific design workflows, medical device software, or CAD/geometry-based design systems
Proven track record of leading platform consolidation, legacy modernization, or large-scale software transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of regulated software development (SaMD, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, HIPAA)
Experience with case management, workflow orchestration, or clinical/manufacturing pipeline software
Ability to operate fluidly between hands-on technical work and high-level strategic planning
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, product, regulatory, and clinical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision, research, and technical planning for a consolidated, next-generation patient-specific design software platform
Drive the overhaul and modernization of the existing case management system, identifying opportunities for consolidation, automation, and workflow efficiency
Partner with industrial and healthcare engineering teams to align on requirements, technical direction, and integration points across legacy and new systems
Define the architectural roadmap for unifying disparate patient-specific design tools into a cohesive, scalable software ecosystem
Conduct applied research into emerging methods (AI/ML, automation, generative design, geometry processing) to advance patient-specific workflows
Establish technical standards, frameworks, and design patterns to guide downstream engineering execution
Collaborate with regulatory, quality, and clinical stakeholders to ensure solutions meet healthcare software requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, HIPAA)
Prototype and validate novel workflow concepts, translating research outputs into actionable engineering specifications
Mentor engineers and serve as a senior technical authority on patient-specific design and case management software
Engage with internal users, clinicians, and external partners to capture pain points and validate solution direction