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Senior Technical Writer (Medical/ Software)

We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the creation and maintenance of software lifecycle documentation for medical device software developed in regulated healthcare environments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with FDA and international standards by translating complex software design, behavior, and risk controls into clear, accurate, and auditready documentation. Working closely with Software Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product teams across the full software development lifecycle.

Description

• Lead the authoring and maintenance of software lifecycle documentation in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA regulations
• Own and maintain software requirements, architecture and design descriptions, verification and validation documentation, and traceability matrices
• Translate software intended use, system behavior, and risk controls into clear, regulatorready documentation
• Support design control activities including design inputs, outputs, verification, validation, and change management
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineering and QA teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects implemented functionality and test evidence
• Maintain IEC 62304-compliant endtoend software requirements and verification traceability using requirements management tools such as Jama, Polarion ALM, DOORS, or equivalent ALM/RM systems.
• Support software project execution by collaborating with development and QA teams through JIRA for test execution, verification tracking, and defect management.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions with auditready documentation
• Drive documentation consistency, quality, and best practices across projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in medical, regulatory, or technical writing within regulated environments
• Proven experience documenting medical device software or Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), verification, and validation concepts
• Handson experience with standards and regulations such as IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA design controls
• Experience working within Quality Management Systems (QMS/eQMS) and formal document control processes
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex software designs and technical details into clear, structured, and auditready documentation
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and consistency
• Strong crossfunctional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
• Prior participation in FDA audits, notified body audits, or inspection readiness activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing and working within ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 quality system requirements is strongly preferred
• Preferred background in software development with a solid grasp of core software engineering principles, Gitbased version control, and development practices
• Experience documenting connected devices, mobile applications, and cloudconnected medical software
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development environments
• Experience authoring or maintaining risk management files and traceability artifacts
• Experience validating userfacing labeling, including inapp labeling, ondevice labeling, and instructions for use (IFU)

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.