Senior Engineer, Software R&D - San Diego - Werfen

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer, R&D applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in software design and development. The Senior Software Engineer, R&D works on complex assignments requiring the development of new and modifications to existing software features. 

The Senior Software Engineer, R&D designs, writes, modifies, debugs, tests, verifies, and documents source code. Applies insight, experience, knowledge, and skill, as well as implements best practices and procedures, to develop new and innovative products and improves existing products.

The Senior Software Engineer must have excellent communication and documentation skills, and actively participates in the requirements, design, implementation, and testing phases of the program.  Also, the Senior Software Engineer must be able to work efficiently in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, and recognize the value of contributions, ideas and opinions of other team members.

The annual base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000. Final compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and business needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops high quality Graphical User Interface software utilizing graphic libraries for embedded
  systems.
• Develops high quality software in C++
• Creates associated software deliverables such as requirements and design documentation, software code, and unit and integration test plans and procedures.
• Performs Unit and Integration testing activities, troubleshooting, and provides support to testing
  through design verification and validation.
• Conduct/participate in architecture, design reviews, risk analysis, code reviews, and reliability assessments.
• Complies with company quality processes and produces objective evidence per FDA and IVDR
  guidelines.
• Participates in interviews for new department personnel.
• Supports process improvement activities.
• Develops software tools as needed.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree required.
• 5+ yrs years software development experience developing software for embedded systems
• 3 years’ experience in developing user interface software using Qt/QML

Skills & Capabilities

• Experience in designing and implementing high-quality UI features
• Experience in prototyping new GUI elements and workflows. Rapidly iterate to prove concepts
  and designs.
• Experience working in a regulated software environment is desired (medical device is a plus) Skilled in ANSI C, C++
• Solid understanding of design methods (e.g. OOD, UML) and full software product life cycles using
  agile methodologies.
• Understanding of Software Architectural issues when designing systems.
• Ability to estimate work durations based on high-level requirements.
• Understanding of real-time concepts on embedded Linux or RTOS platforms, multi-threaded applications, and inter-process communication
• Ability to develop software requirements based on product/system level requirements.
• Experience with software development tools such as Git, BitBucket, Jenkins, and JIRA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel requirements
Less than 10%

Acknowledgement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work beingperformed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position.

I understand that this does not constitute or contain a contract or employment promise of any kind. Nothing contained herein modifies the at-will nature of my employment with Werfen.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com