Software Engineer II, Lifecycle Engineering

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm youll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day we collaborate create and constantly reimagine whats possible. We think big and move fast driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health our company and your career

About This Role:

iRhythms Product Development team is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer II to join our Lifecycle (Sustaining) Engineering team. This role focuses on supporting existing products through their lifecycle ensuring quality compliance and continuous improvement while maintaining business this role you will own and execute product firmware & tooling software changes that keep our released medical device products safe compliant manufacturable and reliable. Youll work closely with our product development team of embedded firmware and software engineers and cross-functionally with hardware quality and operations to resolve field and factory issues manage obsolescence improve yield and maintain regulatory compliance. This opportunity offers substantial career growth potential while positively impacting lives through design and technology.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own software changes across released manufacturing equipment including bug fixes minor feature enhancements refactors and obsolescence-driven updates working within established design controls and change management processes.
• Lead software updates to manufacturing test systems (fixture software functional test scripts ICT/boundary scan integration) and drive improvements to yield throughput and reliability.
• Integrate embedded firmware with hardware (board bring-up driver updates peripheral interfaces) using oscilloscopes logic analyzers JTAG/SWD and in-circuit debuggers for root cause and verification.
• Lead firmware/software investigations for field returns NCRs and deviations; perform structured root cause analysis; implement and verify CAPA actions with clear traceability.
• Author and execute V&V (unit/integration/system) including test plans protocols automated regression suites and reports compliant with IEC 62304 and internal SOPs.
• Maintain configuration management (requirements code test assets DHF/DMR updates SBOMs) ensuring complete documentation and traceability through release.
• Perform risk management activities (ISO 14971) update hazard analyses perform impact assessments for changes and ensure risk controls remain effective post-change.
• Validate software used in production (CSV/IQ/OQ/PQ as applicable) ensuring alignment with 21 CFR 820.70(i) and Part 11 for electronic records/signatures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware Quality Regulatory Manufacturing Supply Chain and external suppliers/CMs to plan and execute changes with minimal disruption.
• Support embedded software development and updates ensuring compatibility with hardware and compliance with IEC 62304 and cybersecurity requirements.
• Contribute to secure product maintenance by assessing and implementing vulnerability patches managing thirdparty dependencies current in line with evolving guidance.

What We Want To See

• BS in Computer Engineering Computer Science or related field
• 3 years of experience embedded software development (C/C) including hardware bring-up low-level drivers and board-level debugging within the medical device or regulated industry manufacturing support a plus.
• Strong testing discipline: unit/integration/system testing test automation static analysis code reviews and documented V&V deliverables.

• Ability to understand and modify different programming scripts such as Java Python JavaScript C# etc. used for writing automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Manufacturing support experience: troubleshooting test failures interpreting schematics and datasheets working with CM/fixture vendors and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Strong knowledge of configuration and change control (Git branching strategies code reviews CI; ECR/ECO traceability DHF/DMR updates).
• Strong understanding of FDA QSR ISO 13485 IEC 60601 ISO 14971 and IEC 62304 standards.
• Cybersecurity for medical devices experience (SBOM management vulnerability assessment thirdparty component governance) a plus.
• Experience with tools like Selenium Appium Cypress Playwright and frameworks like TestNG JUnit Cucumber for developing and running automated tests a plus.

Work Environment / Other Requirements

• Location: On-site (Cypress CA Orange County)
• Up to 10% travel to iSF (San Francisco facility)

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Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge skills experience and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

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About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect predict and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care iRhythms vision is to deliver better data better insights and better health for all.

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