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KARL STORZ is seeking a Software Engineer I to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded and application-level software for advanced medical imaging devices. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to build expertise in a highly regulated medical device environment while working alongside experienced software, systems, and quality engineering teams.

The Software Engineer I will contribute to new product development and sustaining engineering efforts, helping deliver safe, secure, and maintainable software solutions that support life-changing healthcare technologies.

• Develop, implement, and maintain software components for medical device products, including both new feature development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Translate software requirements into high-quality code while supporting requirements clarification and traceability efforts.
• Create and execute automated unit tests and contribute to integration and verification testing activities.
• Investigate software defects, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and follow established coding standards and software development best practices.
• Utilize Git, issue tracking systems, and CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery and quality assurance.
• Generate and maintain software documentation, including design documentation, verification evidence, and release notes in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Product Management, and Project Management.
• Communicate project status, technical risks, and development challenges to technical leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to software quality, maintainability, and development processes.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-2 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of C/C++ programming fundamentals, including:
  • Data structures
  • Memory management
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Debugging techniques
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments and tools, including:
  • GCC/Clang
  • GDB
  • Make/CMake
  • Shell scripting
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including:
  • Requirements-based development
  • Code reviews
  • Unit testing methodologies
• Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Knowledge of core computer science concepts such as algorithms, APIs, interfaces, and concurrency fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a team environment.

• Familiarity with multimedia and video processing technologies such as GStreamer.
• Experience with software performance profiling and optimization.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms.
• Understanding of agentic AI concepts and AI-driven workflows including automated code review, test generation, documentation, and development automation.
• Knowledge of regulated product development environments, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 standards.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration across engineering disciplines and functional teams.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable software.
• Desire to learn from senior engineers and continuously improve technical capabilities.
• Ability to balance development speed with quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Opportunity to work on innovative medical imaging technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
• Exposure to cutting-edge software development practices in a regulated medical device environment.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture focused on learning and professional growth.
• Cross-functional project experience with Systems Engineering, Quality, Cybersecurity, and Product teams.
• Career development opportunities within a global MedTech organization.

At KARL STORZ, we are driven by a mission to improve healthcare through innovative medical technology. As a family-owned company with a global presence, we develop advanced visualization systems, imaging technologies, and medical devices used by healthcare professionals around the world. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement while providing employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.