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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Systems

QuidelOrtho · California, United States · 2 mo ago
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About the Role

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine. With over 6,000 employees and operations in more than 130 countries, we provide fast, accurate, and consistent testing solutions from home to hospital, lab to clinic.

As a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Systems, you will be a senior contributor to multiple small teams focused on designing and implementing QuidelOrtho’s cloud-based systems that support our medical diagnostic instruments across all business units. With over 100,000 instruments deployed worldwide, your work will enhance instrument functionality, modularity, and connectivity. You’ll contribute to customer-facing web applications, cloud services handling millions of test results, and internal tools for chemistry and lab personnel. Key initiatives include a common software test framework, data consolidation and visualization, and modernizing software architecture for global expansion.

Responsibilities

  • Be hands-on with everyday development: plan, design, write, build, test, and commit software for cloud-based systems, supported by AI tools.
  • Lead and contribute to the architecture and design of software across cloud platforms, including instrument-cloud interactions.
  • Participate in agile standups, code reviews, and discussions around software processes.
  • Collaborate with team leads and business leaders to write and track user stories that accurately reflect requirements.
  • Support developers of all levels, mentor team members, and work collaboratively.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a business-related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 6 years’ professional experience developing software in the following areas:
    • Windows (Linux a plus)
    • C# and .NET / .NET Core
    • TypeScript and JavaScript
    • C / C++ (a plus)
    • Single Page Applications (Angular 20+ a plus)
    • SQL and/or NoSQL document database technologies
    • Cloud technologies (Azure a plus): services, functions, APIs, databases, Service Bus, Queues, IoT platforms
    • Scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Python)
    • GitHub Copilot / Claude or other AI tools
  • Experience working with teams of 5+ people.
  • Effective communicator with strong organizational skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Expert knowledge of Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.

This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cloud-based IoT: receiving messages at scale, state management, digital twins.
  • Cloud-based DevOps systems (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub).
  • Docker: creating images, running containers, container registry.
  • GIT source repositories.
  • Experience working with remote and/or vendor teams.
  • Ability to work on 2 or more projects with strong prioritization skills.
  • Highly collaborative—able to work with colleagues across multiple functions at all levels.

Key Working Relationships

  • Internal: Interacts with all corporate and technical functions (Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Engineering, Business Development, etc.) to provide technical expertise and support. Collaborates with Marketing, Finance, Safety, Purchasing, and Human Resources. Makes unsupervised decisions within broadly defined practices and policies.
  • External: Works with external vendors supporting development efforts.

Work Environment

The role involves both office and laboratory environments, including handling viral and bacterial hazards, infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Position requires:

  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. regularly.
  • Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods (up to 75% of the day).
  • Close and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus.
  • Use of personal protective equipment as required.

This position is remote-based in the US, with ideal candidates residing within the Pacific time zone.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 and is bonus eligible. Compensation decisions depend on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off (including sick time) and paid holidays.

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