Software Engineer II

Position Summary:

The candidate will participate in the design, development, testing, and support of next generation dialysis instruments at NxStage Medical. They will be collaborating with a diverse team of cross-disciplinary engineers and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will contribute at the design, implementation, and verification stages, exhibiting outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Apply state-of-the-art methods in creating software systems for NxStage products; develop improvements to existing designs
• Apply the principles of software configuration management, software life cycle, and software maintainability
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams, including pairing with other engineers to solve complex problems
• Create specification and design documents, perform code documentation activities
• Implement product code based on existing requirements, under the mentorship of senior engineers
• Create and execute unit tests as part of software validation efforts
• Participate in code reviews and conduct static analysis reviews
• Develop software in multiple levels / areas, including embedded processing / driver development, GUI development, algorithm development & implementation, alarm handling, or connectivity
• Assist in debugging existing designs and in developing reliability improvements for the same
• Follow Design Control SOPs for projects and programs, including following the software development lifecycle
• Work with Quality Assurance to meet the requirements of our internal Quality System, including specific requirements of GMPs, FDA QSR, relevant IEC standards including 62304, and ISO 9001
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualification:

• BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
• 2-8 years of experience in software product engineering and development

Requirements:

• C and C++ Language Skills required; Javascript preferred
• Medical device or other safety critical device development preferred
• Technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation
• Intermediate analytical and design skills
• Knowledge of project lifestyles, software development environments, and source control techniques
• Experience with test tools such as JTAG, ICE, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes. Ability to read and understand part data sheets and schematics.
• Experience with embedded real time operating systems

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.