Summary of Position:

As a Senior Software Engineer C#, you will be responsible for the development and documentation of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic medical devices. You will participate in all phases of the software lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, and testing.

This role requires expertise in C# development with .NET WPF, strong knowledge of safety-critical systems, and compliance with medical device standards. In this position, you will also gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain C# applications using .NET WPF/XAML and the MVVM pattern.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA-regulated medical device software development processes.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated unit tests and test automation frameworks.
• Author and maintain comprehensive software engineering documentation, including:
  • Requirements specifications
  • Software architecture documents
  • Detailed design descriptions
  • Test protocols and reports

• Participate in code reviews, risk assessments, and design discussions to ensure safety and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements / Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of work experience.
• 5–10 years of professional experience developing safety-critical software in the medical device industry.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and WPF/XAML application development including Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern.
• Hands-on Windows development experience.
• Experience with multi-threading and interprocess communication.
• Familiarity with software architecture and object-oriented design patterns.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with C++ and Microsoft technology stacks.
• Development of medical device software in an FDA-regulated environment including knowledge of IEC 62304 and medical device software lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with hardware design constraints as applied to software interfaces.
• Communication experience using TCP/IP.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced design principles that facilitate maintainability, reuse, and clarity of design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research technical issues and generate creative/innovative solutions.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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