Staff Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design of software components and subsystems to ensure they align with system requirements and architecture.

• Guide and impact computing and software architectural decisions across various projects and cross-functional teams.

• Create and assess code to introduce new functionalities, upgrade existing features, and maintain software quality standards.

• Provide effort estimates, technical insights, and identify risks to facilitate planning and delivery commitments.

• Collect and document software requirements and specifications.

• Implement unit tests to achieve coverage objectives.

• Resolve defects identified during the implementation phase or reported by the software testing team.

• Lead intricate system integrations, debugging, and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and software interfaces.

• Propel software process definitions and continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

• Assist in coordinating release readiness activities, which include technical reviews, defect resolutions, and cross-functional alignment.

• Carry out other job-related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• 10 years of relevant experience as a software engineer involved in the design and support of complex embedded systems.

• Proficient programming skills in C/C++.

• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.

• Familiarity with development in Linux-based environments.

• Background in working on a development team utilizing Agile methodologies.

• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software design patterns.

• Experience in developing software for low-power systems across various processor architectures (e.g., x86, ARM).

• Proficiency in debugging embedded code.

• Capability to transform complex designs from concept to execution with minimal supervision.

• Experience in estimating, planning, and sequencing tasks for software development.

• Skilled in eliciting, documenting, and reviewing software requirements and use cases.

• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation, and effectiveness of the QuidelOrtho Quality Management System in line with ISO, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.

• Willingness to travel 5% or less domestically if working remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid time off (including sick leave).

• Paid holidays.