We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with strong Java expertise to join our Product Engineering team. This role is focused on resolving customer escalations, diagnosing complex customer issues, and delivering high-quality fixes and feature enhancements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a sharp, logical thinker and excels at quickly understanding large Java codebases, analyzing logs, identifying root causes, and implementing reliable fixes. They are also comfortable leveraging modern AI tools to accelerate debugging and development.
What You Will Do
Lead investigation and resolution of complex customer escalations in Java-based systems.
Analyze logs, traces, and application behavior to identify root causes quickly and accurately.
Dive deep into large Java codebases to debug issues and implement fixes with confidence.
Design and implement small to medium-sized features with high quality and maintainability.
Upgrade and maintain third-party Java libraries to address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to triage, prioritize, and resolve production issues.
Conduct thorough code reviews with a focus on reliability, performance, and security.
Leverage AI tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity in debugging and coding.
Develop and influence a number of invention disclosures, patents or trade secrets
Lead architecture of a complex system and guide design tradeoff decisions
What You Need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science or related discipline & 8+ years of work experience
Deep understanding of the Java ecosystem (JVM behavior, performance, memory management, concurrency).
Proven track record of debugging and resolving complex production issues in Java applications.
Strong ability to quickly understand and navigate large, existing Java codebases.
Experience analyzing logs and performing structured root cause analysis.
Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience working with distributed systems and production environments.
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired)
Experience with Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate).
Familiarity with dependency management and build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
Experience managing third-party libraries and addressing security vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs).
Knowledge of observability tools (logging, metrics, distributed tracing).
Experience in customer-facing or escalation-driven engineering roles.
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor or GitHub Copilot.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Lead the adoption of Software Development Life Cycle process changes and best practices
$176,300 - $293,700 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
- 8+ years of work experience in software engineering
- Deep understanding of the Java ecosystem (JVM behavior, performance)
- Proven track record of debugging complex production issues in Java
- Experience working with distributed systems and production environments
- Experience managing third-party libraries and addressing security vulnerabilities
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Inari Medical Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Inari Medical and has not been reviewed or approved by Inari Medical.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with employees described as 'extremely happy' with total compensation including pay, stock, equity, and benefits. Feedback suggests above‑average salary levels across departments contribute to strong pay sentiment.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer‑paid premiums for employees cited in multiple descriptions. Additional options like critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and wellness programs reinforce the healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized by unlimited PTO, cited as a top benefit by employees. Paid holidays and flexible hours are also referenced, expanding the range of time‑off options.
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What We Do
Inari Medical, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on developing products to treat and transform the lives of patients suffering from venous diseases.
