Software Engineer

Software Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, participates as high-level technical expert in design development, coding, testing, and debugging new software or significant enhancements to existing software for third party customers, project leads, and management. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and develops specifications to resolve them. Develops and/or provides technical leadership in the development of software involving application of new technologies with significant technical risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Act as high-level technical expert, addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms.
• Lead a large development team in the design of highly complex software systems for internal and external customers and is responsible for project completion as required.
• Designs, develops, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to apply to, and integrate with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements.
• Independently design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing software for internal and external customers.
• Provides functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software operating systems, including, but not limited to, utility software, development software, and diagnostic software.
• Perform feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.
• Performs and Approves code and test reviews.

• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.  Advances new techniques or advances the state-of-the-art.
• Demonstrates expert computer science fundamentals such as design patterns, data structures, OOP and software design.
• Mentors less-experienced software development staff.
• Defines software development best practices.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• May act as team leader on complex projects.
• May participate in the development of test strategies, devices, and systems.
• Holds self and team accountable for adherence to Agile principles and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

Minimum 4 years experience

• Must have experience with mission critical applications, preferably medical products or devices. 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements preferred.

Skills

• Possess proficiency in object engineering and applications development using Embedded C++. Experience with modern C++ highly preferred (C++11/14/17)
• Must have knowledge of unit and component level testing preferably within the Catch framework using BDD style.
• Skilled in Developing technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Ability to use object-oriented systems composed of objects that communicate with one another using explicitly designed interfaces, an (OO) methodologies.
• Experience with embedded operating systems and tools to build those such as Yocto and/or Buildroot.
• Conducts research in design, development, testing and utilization of electronic data processing hardware and software and/or electrical components, circuitry, processes, packaging and cabinetry for CPU's and peripheral equipment.
• Inter Process Communication (IPC) concepts
• Experience in cross compiler, Firmware development, board bring up activities.
• Good to have experience in RTOS, VxWorks, shell script, JSON, GIT HUB, Angular JS, Jira.
• Work beyond routine nature of tasks, utilizing specialized knowledge and technologies.
• Individual must be team-oriented with excellent attitude and vision.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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