Principal Software Engineer (3D Visualization) - Electrophysiology

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer - 3D Visualization to join our fast-paced, collaborative development team working on the Opal HDx Mapping System—a state-of-the-art cardiac mapping platform used to visualize and treat cardiac arrhythmias. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop intuitive 3D visualizations and user interfaces that power a real-time, virtual representation of the human heart.

As part of the software development team, you will lead the creation of high-performance rendering and workflow tools. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, clinical teams, and field technicians to create cutting-edge tools for physicians and care teams. The role will involve full lifecycle software development, including requirements, architecture, design, implementation, and validation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Generate UI concepts and implement prototypes to gather user feedback on workflow and usability

Design and build elegant solutions for complex clinical problems in user interaction and visualization

Lead enhancements for real-time 3D rendering and advanced visualization technology

Collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, quality, and test teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity

Participate in preclinical system experiments with physicians and third parties to evaluate system performance

Implement, test, troubleshoot, and debug source code for complex medical software applications

Drive software development through the full product lifecycle, including requirements, design, planning, code reviews, and documentation

Contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications, test plans, and user manuals

Foster a culture of pragmatic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration

Identify and drive continuous improvements in development tools and processes

Support field clinical staff with software use and issue troubleshooting

Required Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field

Minimum of 5 years' experience in software development

Strong programming experience in C++

Experience with OpenGL and 3D graphics programming

Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel

Experience with full software development lifecycle processes

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Qt (QML is a plus)

Experience developing on Linux platforms

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies

Understanding of medical device standards such as IEC 62304, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ISO 13485

Experience with software tools such as Git, Jira, and JAMA

Experience mentoring junior engineers

Quick learner with adaptability to master complex systems and new technologies

Working conditions:

Hybrid work model

Travel: 0–10%

About our product Opal Mapping System:

Requisition ID: 629990

Minimum Salary: $ 106800

Maximum Salary: $ 202900

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

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