Principal Software Engineer - Medical Devices

At HiArc, we believe clients don’t need another vendor; they need a strategic partner who gets it. One who listens harder, thinks deeper, and builds smarter—around their needs, products, and goals. HiArc engineers and manufactures complex medical technologies with one goal in mind: creating the perfect fit for our clients. No off-the-shelf thinking. No compromises. Just a tailored, high-performance solution our clients need, the way they need it. That’s why HiArc is the most client-centered partner in the market. We fuse design, engineering, and manufacturing into a seamless, collaborative process—crafted entirely around our clients. We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, de-risking their processes and accelerating their path to market.

About the role

You will develop cutting-edge medical device products that improve people’s health and well-being. This opportunity requires a driven engineer willing and able to tackle complex and challenging technical issues using expertise and ingenuity. You will work in a culture that values hard work, creativity, and getting the job done, collaborating with dedicated engineers across disciplines. The products you help bring to market will make real improvements in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver reliable, high-quality, robust embedded and desktop software targeted to complex medical instruments meeting regulatory standards.
• Create, maintain, and review software project documents, including software development plans, software configuration plans, and detailed software design documents.
• Participate in software project risk analysis and hazard analysis.
• Drive software requirements with other members of the software team (team lead, architect, etc.) and proactively integrate with system requirements.
• Participate in Software Change Control Boards and investigate/resolve software defects.
• Utilize software engineering best practices (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, static analysis, code reviews, design reviews, Doxygen documentation).
• Develop software within the Continuous Improvement development process.
• Recommend process improvements, software tools, and helper scripts to enhance the Continuous Improvement process.
• Work cooperatively within the software group and across disciplines (systems, electrical, optical, mechanical) to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline (master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience developing software for complex instruments or devices that include motion control and fluidics.
• Demonstrated experience in object-oriented design methodology and programming languages, primarily C# and C++.
• Understanding of revision control systems and issue tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (Agile, Spiral) and object-oriented design methodology.
• Design experience of software for hardware instruments/devices that include motion control interfaces.
• Experience with medical device regulatory standards such as 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485, including system risk/hazard analysis.
• Experience with software configuration tools for source code control and issue tracking (Azure DevOps/Git).
• Demonstrated leadership skills; experience as a SW Team Leader is required.
• Creative/innovative, able to think on your feet and work well under typical project schedules.
• Software time and cost estimation experience is a plus.
• Experience working directly with customers.
• Experience with AI tools and their integration with software development.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances available.
• Flexible Vacation & PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Generous Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary Benefits: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.