Scrum Master / Senior Software Engineer (Linux C++)

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Scrum Master / Senior Software Engineer to join our R&D Instrument Platforms organization. This role combines Agile leadership with hands-on software development. The Scrum Master responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, removing impediments, and fostering

continuous improvement within the team. Once Scrum-related activities are satisfied, the individual will contribute as a software engineer, focusing on designing and implementing robust inter-process and inter-node communication for distributed embedded Linux

systems.

This position is onsite in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Scrum Master Responsibilities:
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, ensuring effective sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on practical Agile principles and practices in a hybridized scrum environment.
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Create dashboards, track and communicate team progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts).
• Maintain a healthy backlog and ensure clarity of backlog item requirements.
• Be able to understand the technical content of a scrum work item being managed to understand its true current state.
• Software Engineering Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and modify modular software components for an embedded system at multiple layers of the software architecture below the GUI.
• Act as Software SME in design discussions with Product Managers and Systems Engineers.
• Implement service abstraction layers to decouple application logic from hardware and OS dependencies.
• Develop integration test frameworks for multi-process embedded environments.
• Help define system architecture, configurations, and development processes to ensure long-term maintainability and traceability within a regulated quality management system.
• Determines technical / operational feasibility by conducting system analysis, developing POCs, etc.
• Contribute to system-wide synchronization, logging, and monitoring infrastructure to support observability of system performance, resource utilization, and health.
• Perform good software design practices throughout requirement gathering, architecture definition, unit testing, and code reviews.
• Be able to trace, analyze, and fix software issues from analysis of logging telemetry, source code, debugger, and other tools.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience with BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering / adjacent computer degree, or minimum 3 years with MS, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) experience or equivalent Agile certification required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience serving as Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools (Azure DevOps or JIRA, Git, CI/CD).
• Proficiency in C++ (Modern C++11 or newer preferred) with a strong focus on memory-safe design techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and toolchains, including Git, CI/CD integration, and issue tracking platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or JIRA.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with a systematic approach to solving complex technical issues.
• Experience with TDD-style automated testing frameworks, including unit test and mocking frameworks.
• Experience in Linux or Linux-like environments
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality work both independently and in a team setting.
• Enforce and champion best practices in software design, documentation, and testing.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to explore alternate technology and approach to solve problems at hand.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including QA, hardware, systems, and regulatory affairs.
• Adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demands.
• Excellent communication skills: technical writing and English fluency.
• Practical attention-to-detail and capability to deliver.

Preferred:

• Embedded systems development, including RTOS and real-time applications
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation and tooling.
• Proficiency in modern cross-platform software design using contemporary build systems (e.g., CMake, etc.).
• Designing testable architectures and developing deterministic test cases using automated testing frameworks, including mocking, emulation, and simulation tools for embedded Linux systems.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Quality/Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing, Service, Clinical Medical Affairs, Project Management Office

External Partners:

• Development Partners and Customers

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 70% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical work. Minimal travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].