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Ziehm Imaging - Orthoscan Inc. is currently seeking a motivated, career-oriented professional with a positive can-do attitude to join our team as a full-time Senior Software Engineer located in Scottsdale, AZ.

Why Work for Ziehm Imaging - Orthoscan Inc.?

There's something special about Ziehm-Orthoscan. There's a sense of pride that comes from building a product that helps improve people's lives and making the most of ourselves as a company and as individuals. We know the success of Ziehm-Orthoscan depends on every employee in our organization, it is our people who make the difference.

What do we offer?

• The challenge of meaningful work - we offer constant opportunities to grow and develop world-class skills and a truly rewarding career.
• A unique culture where people convert their passion into action.
• The kind of competitive compensation you would expect from a world leader.
• Nine paid holidays plus a generous PTO and vacation time plan.
• Great benefit plans, major medical, dental and vision.
• Company 401(k) plan with an employer match.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be developing primarily C++ applications for medical devices. This position has hands-on access to the final product at every stage of development. In this capacity, you will be working primarily on a Linux-based platform, creating and maintaining a modern QT multi-touch/keyboard optimized GUI application with a strong emphasis on safety-critical software development and regulatory compliance (IEC 62304 / ISO 13485 environments).

Essential Functions:

• Develop, verify, and validate software solutions for our C-Arm (Linux based computer) in compliance with medical device software lifecycle standards (IEC 62304).
• Develop and maintain touchscreen-friendly GUI software using QT and QML with a focus on performance, usability, and embedded system constraints.
• Adapt existing architectural design patterns to realize a modern software architecture with a focus on platform technology and long-term maintainability/scalability.
• Perform code reviews, support verification by unit tests, automated and manual system integration tests, and enforce coding standards and software quality best practices across the team.
• Support designing and specifying requirements and work packages in collaboration with systems engineering and regulatory teams to ensure traceability.
• Maintaining source control branches and performing integrations with merge requests following Git-based branching strategies and release management practices.

Basic Qualifications: Education:

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with experience in medical device or other regulated or safety-critical environments strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in developing C++ applications (preferably modern C++17/20 practices, including memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization).
• Knowledge in C++17, QT, QML, bash, python, gtest, boost libs and postgres (strong preference for experience with Qt application frameworks in embedded or medical device environments).
• Profound knowledge of design patterns and software architecture principles (SOLID, modular design, clean architecture).
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum) project management.
• Knowledge of GIT, Docker, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines in a regulated development environment.
• Experience with Linux systems, specifically Ubuntu and Debian, including system-level debugging and deployment considerations.
• Experience working in collaboration with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Production, and Sales in a cross‑functional product development environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross‑functional and international engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, with clear and effective communication in globally distributed product development environments.
• Knowledge of DICOM and IEC 62304 Medical Device Software, Software Life Cycle Processes (strongly preferred and highly valued for this role).
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities with a structured engineering mindset.
• This is a hands‑on position that requires a high level of trust with unrestricted access to products, code, and documentation, and a strong sense of accountability for software quality and product safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must feel comfortable asking questions when clarity is needed and documenting technical decisions clearly for audit and regulatory traceability.
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment with a willingness to manage multiple simultaneous projects and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced product development lifecycle.
• Having knowledge of and demonstrating a willingness to work through different cultures' beliefs, values, and traditions is a must in a global engineering environment with distributed teams.

Working Conditions:

• Majority of the work is performed in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work hours may vary based on business and operational needs. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Occasional travel to Germany may be required.
• May require PPE and periodic exposure to low-dose radiation.

We support a drug free work environment

Ziehm Orthoscan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.