Software Development Engineer 3
Hologic, Inc. · Marlborough, MA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong senior level Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for complex hardware/software products in highly regulated and safety-critical environments.
About the Role
This role requires hands-on development expertise in modern programming languages, design methodologies, and client-server software applications, along with strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in Agile development environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software features and functionality for complex products and systems.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance.
- Own product features from concept through deployment and ongoing support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage priorities, and ensure successful product delivery.
- Develop and maintain automated tests and support software quality assurance activities.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve software defects and system issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software architecture, legacy systems, and development processes.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to quality, security, and maintainability standards.
- Support CI/CD, build, release, and documentation activities as part of the product development process.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies and development approaches to improve products and team productivity.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, and project status effectively with team members and management.
- Ensure software deliverables comply with applicable regulatory, quality, and organizational standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Preferred - Minimum Technical Degree: College Degree Preferred - Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree Experience: Preferred - Minimum Technical Degree: 10+ Years Preferred - Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 8+ Years with Master’s Degree, 5+ Years with PhD Extensive experience in software development with technical leadership at a senior level.
- Experience: Experience working in FDA-regulated or ISO / IEC-aligned medical device development environments. Proven experience operating in cross-functional, matrixed product teams. Strong hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), Git/GitHub, and DevOps practices. Experience collaborating with software architects to align development practices with architectural frameworks and shared platforms.
- Skills: Demonstrated success leading commercial product development across the full product lifecycle. Strong analytical thinking and ability to break down complex technical problems into actionable solutions. Experience driving software development best practices and product or process improvements. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across software, build systems, and deployment environments. Experience working in safety-critical industries such as medical devices, aerospace, defense, or autonomous systems preferred. Proficiency in software development using C++, C#, .NET, and Python. Strong knowledge of software design principles, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns. Experience with real-time operating systems such as QNX and RT Linux. Strong understanding of multi-threaded application development. Experience working within Agile/Scrum and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments. Knowledge of software verification, automated testing, and debugging methodologies. Proficiency with CI/CD and build tools including Jenkins and SonarQube. Experience with source control and collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Shell scripting. Experience with Linux-based development environments and containerized build systems. Experience automating Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation and release artifact management. Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude to improve engineering productivity while maintaining code accountability. Experience with DevSecOps principles, secure coding practices, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams. Strong ownership mindset with the ability to proactively improve large codebases and development processes. Familiarity with medical device software standards such as IEC 62304 or other regulated industry standards preferred.