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Alcon

Principal, Software Engineer

Lake Forest, CA · On-site

$143K - $192K/yr

The Principal Software Engineer, Medical Device Systems is responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and supporting software for Alcon's on-market ophthalmic medical devices and imaging platforms. This ...

RxSight

Account Manager (California)

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RXSIGHT INC

Account Manager (California)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RxSight, Inc.

Account Manager (Mountain West)

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RXSIGHT INC

Account Manager (Southeast)

Nashville, TN · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RXSIGHT INC

Account Manager (Southeast)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RxSight, Inc.

Account Manager (South Central)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RxSight, Inc.

Account Manager (Southeast)

Orlando, FL · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RxSight, Inc.

Account Manager (Southeast)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RXSIGHT INC

Account Manager (Southeast)

Orlando, FL · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RxSight

Account Manager (South Central)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

RXSIGHT INC

Account Manager (Mountain West)

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K/yr

Minimum 5 years of commercial or sales experience in the ophthalmic, medical device, or healthcare industry; breadth of sales experience is valued. Experience in premium IOLs, refractive cataract ...

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How much do ophthalmic medical device jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for ophthalmic medical device in the United States is $22.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ophthalmic medical device?

An Ophthalmic Medical Device job involves working with specialized equipment used in diagnosing, treating, and managing eye conditions. Professionals in this field may be involved in designing, developing, testing, or selling medical devices such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, intraocular lenses, and surgical instruments. Roles can range from engineers and technicians to sales and clinical specialists, depending on the company and product focus. These professionals collaborate closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and researchers to ensure devices meet medical standards and improve patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ophthalmic medical device position, and why are they important?

Thriving in an Ophthalmic Medical Device career requires a solid background in biomedical engineering, life sciences, or a related field, as well as in-depth knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology. Familiarity with ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical devices, regulatory standards (such as FDA or CE), and proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) tools are often essential. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities help facilitate collaboration with clinicians, engineers, and regulatory teams. These competencies are critical for developing safe, effective devices and ensuring successful integration into clinical practice.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in ophthalmic medical device roles?

Professionals in Ophthalmic Medical Device roles typically spend their days designing, testing, and refining devices used in eye care, such as diagnostic instruments or surgical implants. They may collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to gather user feedback and ensure the devices meet clinical needs. Other responsibilities include preparing technical documentation for regulatory submissions, attending product development meetings, and sometimes providing technical support or training for end users. These activities require both technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Ophthalmic Medical Device 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 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,920 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Principal, Software Engineer

Alcon

Lake Forest, CA • On-site

$143K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 4 hours ago

Alcon rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

325th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
The Principal Software Engineer, Medical Device Systems is responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and supporting software for Alcon's on-market ophthalmic medical devices and imaging platforms. This role requires a strong background in C++, C#, hardware/software interfaces, and medical device or instrumentation systems, with highly desired experience in MATLAB, camera integration, imaging technologies, firmware interaction, FPGA-based systems, LabVIEW, and RTOS environments. The engineer will investigate software anomalies, assess the impact of hardware and component changes, support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, and implement robust software solutions that ensure product performance, reliability, and patient safety throughout the product lifecycle.
The role serves as a key liaison between engineering, customer-facing teams, product security, verification and validation, and global software development organizations. It ensures that software changes are properly assessed, documented, tested, and released in accordance with quality system requirements and medical device regulations.
The Principal Software Engineer collaborates closely with onshore and offshore development and V&V teams throughout the software development lifecycle, providing technical inputs for testing, validating software modifications, supporting troubleshooting activities, and maintaining software configuration management. The role enables successful delivery of software updates while ensuring adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and product quality standards.
This is an onsite position located at our main campus in Lake Forest, California.
In this role, a typical day will include:
  • Primary function is to code and/or software updates for on-market medical device systems.
  • Collaborate closely with the software development teams, Technical Support, Field Service, Manufacturing, Clinical and other operation organizations to support necessary software changes initiated by reported anomalies, changes in use cases, material or hardware changes that impact software, cybersecurity, regulatory updates, and other.
  • Troubleshoot, and define solutions to meet expectations, and incorporate changes according to defined processes and procedures, in line with industry standards and regulations.
  • Maintain configuration management and change control according to the associated product Configuration Management Plan and Change Control procedures.
  • Document and execute change-related unit and integration tests. Provide inputs for scope, impact, and effective test methodologies for testing.
  • Assure compliance to software release procedures for post-Market changes to on-market products.
  • Travel required, est. 10-20%

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs.
  • Assoc.+9 yrs.; M.S.+2 yrs.; PhD+0 yrs.)
  • The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
  • 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Technical Development Methodology for Medical Devices (21 CFR 820.30, ISO 13485)
  • Systems Engineering or Risk Management for Medical Device (ISO 14971)
  • Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes (IEC 62304)
  • Regulations and Guidelines associated with software development for medical device
  • Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio)
  • Must have C++, C# development experience.
  • Must have a background with hardware/software interfaces within RTOS and Windows environments.
  • Highly desired skills: MatLAB, LabView, FPGA, Firmware, and experience with camera interactions and interfaces.
  • Familiar with object-oriented software design and large software architecture.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, recommend, and implement solutions, and deliver quality
  • results on schedule while managing multiple tasks and internal customers.
  • Solid understanding of Window operating environments (Win11, Win10, etc.)
  • Experience with one or more software configuration management systems and related tools, such as: AWS DevOps,
  • Jira, Git, ADO, GitHub, TFS
  • Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity concepts are a plus.
  • Experience with Microsoft Visual Studios or other integrated development environment (IDE) tools
  • Prior experience creating and executing software testing at unit, sub-system, integration, and system levels.
  • Familiar with FDA/ISO regulations for software development and/or EUMDR, prefer including IEC 62304
  • Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC) - (Agile/Scrum, iterative)
  • Good interpersonal & Communication skills to build positive departmental and inter-departmental relationships in a
  • virtual, remote, and asynchronous environment.
  • Medical device experience is preferred

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Compensation and Benefits
Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long-term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short-term and long-term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well-being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.
The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Pay Range
128,350.00 - 166,100.00
Pay Frequency
Annual
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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