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Leo Cancer Care Ltd

WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

This role sits at the intersection of medical device software engineering and clinical systems integration, with a primary focus on DICOM-RT interoperability between our treatment system and the ...

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Diality

Director, Software Engineering

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$223K - $260K/yr

... software engineer contractors. * Familiarity with cloud-connected medical device systems, mobile applications, interoperability, healthcare data platforms, and device-to-cloud communication ...

Eightelevengroup

Software Quality Engineer

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$76 - $88/hr

Software Quality Engineer Warsaw, IN Hybrid role (3 days in office) $55 - $64 per hour ABOUT THE ... Support the design, development, and testing of medical device software, including Software as a ...

Diality Inc

Director, Software Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

$223K - $260K/yr

... software engineer contractors. * Familiarity with cloud-connected medical device systems, mobile applications, interoperability, healthcare data platforms, and device-to-cloud communication ...

Ziehm Orthoscan

Senior Software Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ

$123K - $163K/yr

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 ...

Orthoscan, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

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 ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance medical device software engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Medical Device Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Software Design Control Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

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$130 - $190/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

Job description

  • Work alongside software engineers to author, review, and maintain comprehensive design control documentation, including Software Requirements Specifications, Architecture & Design Documents, and Traceability Matrices.
  • Ensure software development processes align with IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle), ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations.
  • Author and maintain software risk management files, including Software FMEAs per ISO 14971.
  • Produce software verification and validation (V&V) protocols and reports in coordination with the engineering and test teams to ensure full traceability.
  • Compile and organize necessary software technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
  • Maintain and update software documentation for post-market surveillance, CAPAs, and software updates.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry, specifically working with software‑driven or connected medical devices (Class II or Class III).
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience writing, reviewing, and managing formal medical device software documentation (Design History Files, Traceability Matrices).
  • Proven track record of taking a medical device software product through a successful FDA clearance/approval process and subsequent launch.
  • Deep familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA Software Validation Guidelines.
  • Experience with modern software development workflows (e.g. Git, Jira) and quality system tools (e.g. Greenlight Guru, Arena, Matrix Requirements, or Jama).
Core Competencies

Expertise in authoring and managing medical device software documentation, including compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA regulations. Proven ability to navigate the FDA clearance process for software‑driven medical devices.

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