Senior Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain C++ / Qt‐based applications in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Develop sophisticated GUI components and application logic using Qt Widgets and/or QML.
• Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, verification, QA, and system teams to deliver high‐quality medical software solutions.
• Design and implement robust algorithms, data structures, and software components aligned with architectural guidelines.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of applications across platforms.
• Actively participate in code reviews, enforcing coding standards, best practices, and secure coding guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid‐level developers.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues across the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including design descriptions, implementation notes, and development guidelines.
• Stay current with modern C++ standards, Qt evolution, and software engineering best practices, especially relevant to medical device development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in C++ software development.
• Strong expertise in the Qt framework (Qt Widgets, QML) for cross‐platform application development.
• Solid understanding of Object‐Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns, and clean architecture principles.
• Hands‐on experience in developing multi‐threaded, performance‐critical applications.
• Strong proficiency with modern C++ (C++11/14/17) and standard libraries.
• Experience with debugging, profiling, and performance optimization tools and techniques.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross‐functional, global teams.
• Excellent communication and problem‐solving skills.
• Preferred / Nice‐to‐Have Skills
• Experience working in medical devices or regulated software environments (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Exposure to databases, web services, or cloud‐based systems.
• Knowledge of software security or cybersecurity fundamentals is a plus.
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