Senior Software Engineer

CONMED Corporation • Denver, CO

13d • $104,134 - $163,640 • Hybrid

About The Position

CONMED is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Advanced Surgical R&D team based in Denver, CO. This role will partner closely with cross functional teams to lead the development of secure software system for highly complex medical devices used in laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgical procedures. The Senior Software Engineer will play a key technical leadership role, contributing hands-on across the full secure product development lifecycle while influencing architecture, development standards, and design decisions in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. CONMED is a global leader in medical technology, empowering healthcare providers worldwide to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. We foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, supported by leadership that values professional growth and technical excellence. This is a hybrid role in Denver, CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of software development experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of software development experience
• 3+ years experience with embedded systems and test/verification practices
• Experience designing software for regulated or safety-critical systems
• Experience with C/C++ and/or other relevant languages
• Demonstrated experience leading or owning significant software subsystems or architectures in regulated environments.
• A solid foundation of software design principles and practices, including secure software architecture design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software development under standards such as IEC 62304 or similar
• Experience with embedded debugging, hardware/software integration, or system-level troubleshooting
• Familiarity with modern development tools, testing frameworks, and scripting or automation
• Experience with distributed or connected systems (cloud, web, or data persistence)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of software applications and subsystems across the full product development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, verification, deployment, and post-market support.
• Provide technical leadership in embedded and application software design, contributing to system architecture for safety- and quality-critical medical devices and establishing best practices across the software development team.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software systems for complex medical devices.
• Lead in designing and developing a secure system architecture to ensure product security, safety, and effectiveness per IEC 81001-5-1 and IEC 62304.
• Lead development of software verification strategies, including test plans, protocols, and reports in compliance with applicable regulatory standard.
• Collaborate cross functionally to support design transfer, manufacturing release, and post-release product support.
• Conduct and lead peer code reviews, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and maintainability standards.
• Work closely with commercial, clinical, and marketing stakeholders to translate User Requirements into clear, testable Software Requirements Specifications.
• Support released products through software maintenance, modification, and revalidation activities.
• Provide input on selection, adoption, and implementation of software development tools, processes, and technologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other software engineers as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior