Job Description:
Staff Software Engineer
Summary
The Staff Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software systems on ASP capital and connected systems. This role will work closely with architects and the verification and validation team to ensure the quality and reliability of ASP software products. This position reports to the Director of Software and Connectivity (ASP IDC).
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, general direction, etc. and in accordance with all applicable government laws, regulations and ASP policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
- Design, develop, and implement software for our products and systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new software features.
- Interface with hardware design and development teams.
- Conduct performance analysis and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources.
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
- Debug and resolve software defects and issues.
- Review code and design and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers to promote knowledge growth and ensure project deliverables. Interface among multiple departments and teams including Quality and Service etc.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency improvements in department processes.
- Conduct static analysis, code coverage analysis, and other verification techniques to ensure high-quality software.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
- Performs other duties assigned as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science or other relevant technical experience is required.
- 8 + years of experience in system-level software development
- 8+ years of working experience in C/C++
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
- Extensive knowledge of real-time operating systems and hardware.
- Experience in Yocto Linux is a preferred.
- Experience with software development tools, such as IDEs, debuggers, and version control systems
- Strong understanding of software systems, software architectures, and design principles.
- Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, analyzers and electronics is preferred.
- Knowledge of defect management tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla is required.
- Prior work in a regulated environment like medical device industry is preferred.
- Familiarity to Agile methodology is preferred.
- Has good verbal and written communication skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant technical experience
- 8 or more years of system-level software development experience
- 8 or more years of C/C++ experience
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages
- Extensive knowledge of real-time operating systems and hardware
- Experience with software development tools, including IDEs, debuggers, and version control systems
- Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques
- Knowledge of defect management tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla
- Strong understanding of software systems, architectures, and design principles
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Yocto Linux
- Experience with oscilloscopes, analyzers, and electronics
- Prior work in a regulated environment such as the medical device industry
- Familiarity with Agile methodology
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
Fortive Insights
What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
