Senior Software Engineer (R&D)
Senior Software Engineer (R&D)
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Job Description
The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a worldleading in vitro diagnostics company with awardwinning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role:
As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our R&D team. Our technologies span from athome to pointof care to laboratories. With over 100000 instruments deployed worldwide we run millions of tests each day for flu COVID19 and many dozens of other types of tests. If you have been tested chances are it was with our technology. We pride ourselves at being an important part of keeping everyone healthy.
The R&D Software Engineering team has a unique mission. After our instruments are approved (e.g. by the FDA) software is the only part of the instrument that can be improved over time. New software features are constantly being added across our instruments. We form strong relationships with our customers to understand their needs so we can develop the most impactful features.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
This role will be an onsite opportunity in our Rochester NY location.
The Responsibilities:
- Develops software solution(s) / feature(s) including DoD artifacts within an Agile development environment.
- Acts as Software SME in design discussions with Product Mgrs Systems Engrs to define requirements
- Conceives plans and implements solutions to technical problems requiring unconventional approaches new designs and equipment and process development.
- Applies principles of SDLC and owns product DHF while complying with QMS processes
- Designs and implements software considering customer workflow security serviceability performance code maintainability.
- Determines technical / operational feasibility by conducting system analysis developing POCs etc.
- Demonstrates strong problemsolving skills using software debugging tools to investigate field issues.
- Perform other work related duties as assigned.
The Individual
Required:
- 5 years of experience with BS in Computer Science / Engineering or 3 years of progressive experience with MS in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years involvement in developing software for a multidiscipline complex system.
- 2 years of experience managing and leading a small team of Software Engineers
- Strong knowledge of objectoriented design software design patterns.
- Experience with embedded realtime applications written in C C.
- Experience with real time operating systems and multitask / mutithreaded embedded applications.
- Experience within one or more of the following areas:
- Software control of electromechanical devices utilizing stepper motors position encoders and other sensing technology.
- User Interface development using Qt or equivalent technology
- Relational database design and utilization within an embedded environment.
- Complex machine scheduling and sequencing applications.
- Machine vision. Image capture and image analysis
- Hands on experience with unit test frameworks test automation tools and modern CICD tools (e.g. SonarQube Jenkins Gtest etc.)
- Ability to conduct technology choice assessment buy vs. build assessment etc.
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills: technical writing and English fluency
- Ability to triage product issues and perform root cause investigations.
- Adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands.
- Ability to think like our customers and have a serviceoriented mindset.
- Able to work from an agile backlog and stay engaged to complete work.
Preferred:
- 5 years experience with software development for medical devices or another regulated industry
The Key Working Relationships
Internal Partners:
- Works closely with Systems Engineers Hardware Engineers Quality/Regulatory Operations Marketing Manufacturing Service Clinical Medical Affairs Project Management Office
External Partners:
- Development partners Customers Manufacturing
The Work Environment
The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing laboratory or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards potentially hazardous chemicals as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids tissues and samples. Up to 75% of the time at desk standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.
Physical Demands
Works for lengthy periods of time in sitting or standing position and for lengthy periods of time using a computer. Position may require travel up to 10% travel includes airplane automobile travel and overnight hotel. At times this role demands flexible work hours to meet deadlines maintain system availability and support business continuity.
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $115000 $130000 and is bonus eligible or eligible for incentive compensation. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are noncontractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.
Equal Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
