Software Engineer In Saudi Arabia Jobs in Sycamore, IL

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

At NTI, we are passionate about innovation and improving minimally invasive surgery. Since 1984, we’ve taken part in advancing laparoscopic surgical techniques by offering a growing portfolio of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use products and services. This passion has earned us recognition! NTI received the 2024 and 2023 Edison Award, which honors the best in innovation and innovators and the 2023 and 2022 Innovation of the Year Award from the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery. We know we can't do any of it without our talented employees! Our corporate culture revolves around our five core values: respect, trust, integrity, duty and innovation which we live and breathe every day! We are always grateful to have accomplished team members join us and help us strengthen our values. We offer competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, including paid time off and 401k with company match. NTI places high importance on the alignment of an individual’s experience with our business goals and initiatives. Join our growing company!

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Senior Software Engineer for the Product Development team is responsible for developing and sustaining software controlled electro-mechanical medical devices for minimally invasive surgery. The role will collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical engineers to develop and/or sustain Class I and Class II products that meet the highest standards for accuracy, safety and operating functionality. The Senior Software Engineer may perform both R&D and sustaining engineering activities to launch new products and drive product line extensions and improvements for both OEM customers and our NTI-branded product lines.

• Understands and utilizes phase-gated design control process and other control processes throughout the entire product development lifecycle and commercialized product lifecycle
• Creates appropriate software architecture and software specifications to meet high level product requirements and applicable standards
• Develops, tests and debugs microprocessor-based C and assembly language software based on Software Specifications
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary engineering team through entire product development life cycle, from schematics and breadboards to system prototypes and V&V devices
• Creates test protocols and test reports for software verification and validation for new product launches, design changes, and product line extensions
• Helps ensure diagnostic and data acquisition software/equipment are adopted where appropriate to fully characterize software
• May work closely with internal or customer Marketing dept to come up with ideas and concepts on new product offerings for unmet user needs
• Identifies and reports problems to Staff Engineers or Management while providing direction and support to junior engineers

• Manage assigned projects from start to finish; for major projects reports to Project Manager or Staff Engineers the scheduling and status of major project subsets
• Assists in cross-department or cross-discipline collaborations to solve complex problems
• Assists in collaborations with other departments such as Document Control, Manufacturing and Purchasing in the maintenance of software platforms, software installation procedures and commercial release of products
• Assists in collaborations with Sales and Marketing as needed to understand user needs for new products and extensions or improvements to existing products
• Assists in troubleshooting of non-conformances pertaining to the electronics and software portions of products
• May observe surgeries, attend conferences, and plan/lead animal or cadaver labs to better understand user needs and/or test prototypes
• Provide support to more junior Software Engineers as needed

• Helps ensure all development guidelines and procedure requirements meet FDA and ISO requirements
• Develops products in accordance with software lifecycle processes defined in IEC 62304
• Assists collaborations with external test agencies, design firms and consultants as appropriate to complete assigned projects

• Contribute to a safe work environment by complying with all federal & state laws, Northgate policies, procedures and OSHA, if applicable

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in the medical device field or other highly regulated environment
• A minimum of 1 year of Embedded Systems Development
• Demonstrated experience creating software to solve problems or meet user needs
• Practical experience building, testing, and troubleshooting microprocessor-controlled electromechanical devices
• Fluent in C programming, Assembly and other software languages with ability to support migration to Linux for new developments
• Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS232, ethernet, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi with awareness to cybersecurity best practices
• Strong software troubleshooting skills and proficiency with debugger applications
• Assists in digital transformation of legacy product line to next generation/connected devices, including the identification and adoption of new hardware and software
• At least classroom experience with circuits and willingness and ability to learn to test and troubleshoot analog and digital circuitry
• Basic understanding of printed circuit board layouts and schematics
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly
• Experience reading patents and/or drafting invention disclosures
• Experience completing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and willingness and ability to learn FDA Design Controls (FDA 21 CFR 820.30) and FDA 510(k)
• Experience with safety risk management and providing FMEA and FTA as required on software/firmware
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with other groups and collaborate with others in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally
• Ability to accurately follow instructions to handle projects independently and work with a high level of independence without continuous supervision
• Skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person/Onsite - Elgin, IL

Northgate Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.