Principal Software Engineer

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 engineer responsible for the complete development lifecycle for embedded software that runs our life-saving medical devices. This includes design, implementation, debug, test and post-production support in a regulated environment. Additional responsibilities include development and maintenance of design documentation, participation in technical reviews, work planning and estimation, and providing technical support to other internal cross-functional groups. May also lead research, design and technical feasibility projects. The Principal Software Engineer is an individual of exceptionally high professional expertise, typically recognized as a technical expert across multiple ZOLL CMS departments.
Essential Functions

• Designs, implements, debugs, tests and documents software for microprocessors in bare-metal, embedded Linux, or real-time operating system (RTOS) environments
• Develops the fundamental architecture of software systems
• Leads and contributes to software process and quality efforts including source control, code reviews, design reviews, project planning, estimation and software release activities
• Leads and supports sustaining engineering and corrective action activities
• Troubleshoots software-related field issues and implements software fixes
• Researches new products, tools, components, technologies and processes; develops and demonstrates prototypes, and recommends a course of action
• Identifies new market opportunities; keeps others apprised of technological trends and developments
• Provides technical consultation to management and other cross-functional groups
• Provides full‑stack ownership of device software, spanning low‑level embedded firmware, control logic, communication interfaces, and embedded Linux user‑interface components
• Provides expert consultation to electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and clinical engineering teams
• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Partners with program management on planning, estimation, prioritization, and risk mitigation

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. degree or equivalent industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer
  Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline required
• Typically 15-25 years related industry experience with embedded software development with progressively increasing responsibility, including a track record of successful project completion required
• Experience using C and/or C++ for embedded software development (C++ preferred) required
• Experience with embedded software development tools such as Integrated Development
  Environments (IDEs), debuggers and development kits required and
• Experience with microprocessor architectures, low level drivers, hardware bring up, and embedded communication interfaces and peripherals required
• Experience applying software development and software quality practices required
• Experience applying strong software engineering practices including requirements, design documentation, verification, and structured reviews required
• Experience with project management and technical leadership on software projects required
• Experience applying industry and regulatory standards governing software quality required
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash preferred
• Experience with DSPs, FPGAs, multi processor systems, or embedded Linux subsystems preferred
• Familiarity with industry standards related to software lifecycle or risk management (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 series) preferred
• Experience with distributed version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) to manage collaborative development, ensure traceability, and support automated generation of software images for integration, testing, and deployment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General working knowledge of Figma for reviewing or contributing to user‑interface designs, workflows, and component specifications.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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.
• This position is generally performed in a typical office environment that is usually quiet. Employee is expected to work collaboratively with team members, as well as able to work independently with limited supervision. The position requires significant computer work

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:

Factors 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.