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Working for Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) means joining an elite team to work on some of the most exciting challenges in medical technology today. We are a pioneer in developing innovative implantable medical device technologies and devices that save and enhance the quality of life for millions of individuals living with cardiovascular and chronic neurologic pain disorders. With more than 45 years of experience in design and manufacturing of active implantable medical devices, our continuing success is based on our company’s core values - innovation, quality, reliability, integrity, teamwork, and undisputed expertise - thus enabling us to inspire confidence and trust in physicians and patients worldwide. We are continually looking for talented engineers, scientists, and professionals to share in our mission.

Please join us as:

Software Engineer

Join our growing Software for External Medical Device team and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge applications that support implantable medical devices. In this technical role, you will leverage your strong software development skills while also having opportunities to lead smaller initiatives.As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, you will design, develop, and enhance software applications, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with internal team members and cross‑functional teams across the company, staying at the forefront of software development processes, techniques, and tools. Your insights and creativity will be valued as you propose and implement innovative solutions to improve both our software applications and development practices.

• Participate in all phases of the software application development and testing process, including requirements definition, feasibility analysis and participating/driving design creation, participating in design review, design implementation in the application code and debugging, unit testing, integration testing and developer verification.
• Plan, estimate and execute the assignments under the guidance of Software Architect and Project Lead.
• Work on multiple tasks, projects and seamlessly switch tasks between and within the projects.
• Create, maintain and review software development documentation in detail.
• Help determine technical approaches to the assignments, using best practices.
• Generate and maintain software documentation required for the project according to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Contribute to completion of project milestones.
• Solve diverse problems within the context of existing architecture.
• Follow process and foster a culture of continuous process improvement.
• Use AI tools and techniques in the assigned software development tasks to increase efficiency and productivity.

• BS Degree in engineering in the field of software engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in software application development on Windows or similar platform.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience using C# in application development is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with development environments, debugging tools, configuration management, test management and defect tracking tools is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with software lifecycle processes in a medical device software or other highly regulated environment is required.

• Experience developing applications in agile development environment is preferred.
• Experience using C++ and web technologies for standalone application development is preferred.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases is preferred.
• Knowledge of implantable medical devices is desirable.
• Knowledge of hardware/software (interfaces, firmware, bit encoding) is desirable.
• Good written and oral communication skills are expected.

• Must be able to travel internationally and domestically as per the project needs, less than 5% of the time.

This role occasionally has onsite presence and requires regular interaction with the hardware systems to support software development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. The engineer will work in a temperature‑controlled professional office environment, such as an office or cubicle, with quiet to moderate noise levels. In addition, work may be performed on campus in a laboratory. When working in labs, noise levels are typically quiet to moderate. The role may involve moving between offices, labs and adjacent buildings as needed to support development activities and collaboration with hardware engineers, technicians, and specialists.

Working hours: Full-time

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, the company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, nationaloriginor ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, uniformed service or any other consideration protected by federal state and local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee.

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. believes that diversity leads to strength.