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Women's Wear Designer

Norfolk, VA ยท On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

As a Women's Wear Designer, you will be responsible for creating innovative and trend-forward apparel collections that resonate with diverse consumer preferences across the United States. Your role ...

The Service Account Manager (Wear) is responsible for driving sales growth of wear parts products throughout the North American region, with primary focus on pellet mill dies, roll shells, and ...

The Service Account Manager (Wear) is responsible for driving sales growth of wear parts products throughout the North American region, with primary focus on pellet mill dies, roll shells, and ...

Experience with ultra-low-power wearable design (smartwatches, earbuds, AR/VR headsets) * Experience designing for HDI flexible and rigid substrates for high-volume cost-optimized applications

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Wearable information

What are wearables?

Wearables are electronic devices that can be worn on the body, often as accessories or clothing, to monitor and track various activities, health metrics, or provide smart functionalities. Common examples include smartwatches, fitness trackers, and smart glasses. These devices often connect to smartphones or computers to sync data and provide notifications, health insights, or other interactive features. Wearables are increasingly used for health monitoring, fitness tracking, and even communication.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in wearable technology development teams?

Professionals in wearable technology development often encounter challenges related to balancing device functionality with user comfort and battery life. Since wearables are designed to be worn constantly, teams must consider ergonomic design, durable materials, and seamless integration of hardware and software. Cross-functional collaboration is also key, as engineers, designers, and product managers must work closely to ensure the end product meets both technical specifications and user expectations. Additionally, keeping up with rapid advancements in sensor technology and data privacy regulations can present ongoing challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Wearable Technology Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wearable Technology Engineer, a strong background in electronics, embedded systems, and software development is essential, typically supported by a degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with CAD tools, microcontrollers, sensor integration, and relevant programming languages like C/C++ or Python is crucial, along with certifications in areas such as IoT or hardware design. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication set top professionals apart in this interdisciplinary field. These skills enable the design, development, and deployment of innovative wearable devices that meet user needs and industry standards.

What is the difference between Wearable vs Wearable Developer?

AspectWearableWearable Developer
Required CredentialsTypically no specific credentials; knowledge of wearable tech and user interface designTechnical degree or certification in software development, programming, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, tech companies, or manufacturing facilitiesSoftware development environments, tech startups, or corporate R&D teams
Industry UsageUsed broadly in fashion, health, fitness, and tech sectorsPrimarily in tech, app development, and wearable device creation

Wearable refers to the physical devices worn by users, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers. Wearable Developer, on the other hand, is a professional who creates and programs these devices or their applications. While Wearables focus on the product itself, Wearable Developers specialize in the software and functionality behind these devices.

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Infographic showing various Wearable job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.
Software Engineer - Wearable Systems

Software Engineer - Wearable Systems

OCTAGOS HEALTH, INC.

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Octagos is modernizing remote cardiac monitoring with AI-powered automation, seamless EHR integrations, and accuracy proven in high-volume, real-world clinics. Atlas AIโ„ข triages cardiac device transmissions to filter nonactionable alerts and highlights the events that need true clinical attention. Through our Two-Brain Approachโ„ข โ€“ combining Atlas AIโ„ข with IBHRE-certified oversight โ€“ Octagos delivers 99%+ accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for near-perfect clinical performance. With fast bi-directional EHR integrations, and flexible, cost-effective implementation, Octagos helps clinics scale care efficiently without compromise. Recognized by TIME and Statista as one of the Worldโ€™s Top HealthTech Companies 2025, Octagos is redefining how cardiac care is delivered.


About the Role

We build the software that connects wearable cardiac and physiological monitoring devices to the clinicians and technicians who rely on them. As a Software Engineer on the Wearable Systems team, you'll work end-to-end โ€” from device and mobile integration, through the services that ingest and process physiological data, to the monitoring and reporting tools used in clinical and reimbursement workflows. You'll collaborate across mobile, backend, frontend, and clinical teams to ship features that have direct impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate wearable medical devices and mobile applications
  • Build services that ingest, process, and store physiological data
  • Develop technician-facing monitoring and interpretation tools
  • Integrate third-party AI services and support internal algorithm development
  • Build automated reporting workflows for clinical and reimbursement use cases
  • Collaborate across mobile, backend, frontend, and clinical teams
  • Participate in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of end-to-end product features

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience building production systems
  • Proficiency in C# / .NET and experience designing and consuming web APIs
  • Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (Angular preferred)
  • Solid understanding of relational and/or time-series data storage and data processing pipelines
  • Experience deploying and operating services on a major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
  • Comfortable working across the stack and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with mobile development (Kotlin / Swift) or device/BLE integration
  • Background in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated/data-sensitive domains
  • Exposure to physiological or signal data (ECG, PPG, etc.) and/or ML/AI service integration
  • Familiarity with automated reporting, HL7/FHIR, or healthcare reimbursement workflows

Tech Stack

C# / .NET ยท Angular ยท Azure ยท Kotlin ยท Swift

Why Octagos?

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • EAP
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)