Principal R+D Engineer - Software (Andover, MA)

Principal Software Engineer - Software (Andover, MA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management (AWM) division is on a journey to design and develop new innovative digital products that shape and redefine what is possible in wound care.

We are seeking a Principal level Software Engineer, to lead software research, design, and development efforts for complex software systems within Advance Wound Management (AWM) Digital Products team working on New Product Development (NPD). This role will function as the technical lead on critical projects, and will be consulted for other programs within the business.

The role will work with the R&D Director of AWM Software Development and Digitally Enabled Products. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record and experience delivering cloud and web-based software products to the market, as well as a team player mentality to help the team deliver complex digital product solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Software technical lead on critical projects responsible for complex software system and subsystems design. Responsible for translating system design inputs into robust software system requirements and architectures.
• Leads software development planning, design, documentation, implementation, testing and maintenance activities
• Drives concept definition, analysis, and selection activities in partnership with Systems Engineering, Human Factors engineering, Marketing and other functions
• Mentors, and may supervise, more junior software engineers by developing and coaching as appropriate
• Leads team of software engineers in efforts with internal and external resources, possibly in remote locations
• Ensure proper documentation throughout all phases of development
• Work effectively cross-functionally with Technical Delivery Leader, Design & Usability, Marketing, R&D, Quality, and Regulatory and others to ensure inputs are considered and accounted for in software system architecture
• Informs product and development strategies by working closely with upper-level management to guide the understanding of organizational capabilities
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments

What will you need to be successful?

• Education:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science or
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science preferred

• Experience:  10+ years of related experience with a BS degree or 8+ Years of related experience with an MS or PhD degree
• Consistent track record of delivering innovative software products to the market
• Experience working with agile development methodologies and exposure to working within CI/CD
• Experienced with SDLC best practices and processes including development infrastructure and tools like Azure DevOps, Gitlab, JIRA, Jenkins or similar
• Extensive experience with public cloud environments, specifically AWS
• Proficiency with multiple programming and scripting languages like C#, C++, Java, Angular, API, SQL, Microsoft .NET Development
• Skilled in writing software requirements and strategizing software verification and validation plans
• Detailed understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA and MDR design control requirements for medical devices
• Experience using requirements management tools like Cognition Cockpit or similar
• Travel Requirement: 10%

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/) 
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Smith+Nephew will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please alert the recruiter if you are selected to move forward. 

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.