At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:
- LifeVest, the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
- HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
- TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.
ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.
Job Summary
Lead Software Engineer responsible for the design, debug, support, technical supervision and tracking of software features implemented in the LifeVest system and utilities. Additional responsibilities include the supervision of engineers, development and maintenance of software documentation, software schedule development and providing technical support to other departments within the organization. This is an upper level lead engineering position that will work under general direction.
Essential Functions
- Develops technical designs and specifications for products.
- Aids in making software architecture decisions.
- Makes system level architecture and complex design decisions.
- Researches and integrates design strategies, product specifications, development schedules and user expectations into product capabilities.
- Uses software development technologies and tools to build, test and maintain product modules, components and subsystems.
- Manages engineering function of complex projects.
- Provides technical advice to employees, acting in a lead capacity.
- Aids in the coordination of outside resources.
- Scopes out work, resources and time required to complete projects. Identifies and recommends efficiency improvements and schedule risk mitigations.
- Works under general direction with an expectation of minimal error rates.
- Conducts root cause failure analysis on devices.
- Conducts design studies for future generation products.
- Supports engineering and other departments on sustaining activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
- Keeps up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree In computer or electrical engineering or equivalent required
- Master's Degree In computer or electrical engineering preferred
- Project management preferred
- Systems engineering preferred
- Medical device preferred
- Handheld or wearable devices preferred
- 20+ years related experience and/or training required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience required
- 10+ years Experienced with C and or C++ , 10+ years required
- 10+ years C++ preferred
- Experienced at leading a small team of engineers (3-4) required
- Extremely proficient in complex software design, troubleshooting, and testing required
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design and troubleshooting, as well as systems engineering processes required
- Understanding of electrical design required
- Understanding of electrical design and troubleshooting required
- Understanding of systems engineering processes required
- Proficient in the use of general engineering lab equipment including oscilloscopes, waveform generators, multi-meters, power supplies, etc. required
- In-circuit emulators in embedded systems required
- Good understanding of microprocessor hardware architectures (preferably ARM) required
- Embedded user interface design required
- Embedded Linux development required
- Unit testing and test automation required
- IEC medical software standards or other software quality standards required
- Good code style practices required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Working Conditions
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
The annual salary for this position is:
$145,000.00 to $185,000.00Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or equivalent
- Master's degree in computer or electrical engineering
- Project management experience
- Systems engineering experience
- Medical device experience
- Handheld or wearable device experience
- 20+ years related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- 10+ years experience with C and/or C++
- 10+ years experience with C++ (preferred)
- Experience leading a small team of engineers (3-4)
- Highly proficient in complex software design, troubleshooting, and testing
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design and troubleshooting
- Understanding of electrical design and troubleshooting
- Proficient with engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, waveform generators, multimeters, power supplies)
- Experience with in-circuit emulators in embedded systems
- Good understanding of microprocessor hardware architectures (preferably ARM)
- Embedded user interface design experience
- Embedded Linux development experience
- Unit testing and test automation experience
- Knowledge of IEC medical software standards or other software quality standards
- Good code style and practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
ZOLL Medical Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ZOLL Medical Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by ZOLL Medical Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage includes in‑network preventive care at 100% along with behavioral health/EAP and virtual therapy options. These features are often regarded as solid to good components of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides 12 weeks at full pay for the birthing parent and 6 weeks for the non‑birthing parent after eligibility is met. This policy is frequently highlighted as a standout element.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs offer incentives and are complemented by multiple external well‑being recognitions. These programs add perceived value to total rewards.
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What We Do
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, therapeutic temperature management, and ventilation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies that help clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and acute critical care. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. Its health care operations include devices and systems for acute critical care, dialysis, therapeutic apheresis, transfusion, and manufacture of biotherapeutics, as well as pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents. With more than 30,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.









