LivaNova

Principal Software Engineer

LivaNova$125K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; relevant experience considered
  • 5-14 years of experience depending on education level
  • Proficient in C#/.NET/MAUI with expertise in Windows and Mobile Application Development
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
  • Knowledgeable about medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company products

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new software products and enhancements
  • Troubleshoot software engineering challenges at various system levels
  • Conduct testing using existing protocols or develop new testing protocols
  • Document concepts, designs, and testing processes accurately
  • Lead and participate in code and design reviews
  • Provide technical support for products in domestic and international markets
  • Ensure compliance with Quality System regulations and FDA guidelines

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative medical device software
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams focusing on patient therapies
  • Role involves managing and leading projects for experienced candidates
  • Exposure to both product development and regulatory environments
  • Potential for occasional travel to support product rollouts
Full Job Description
The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support LivaNova's medical device systems. This role contributes to the full software development lifecycle-from requirements definition and architecture through implementation, testing, and release-while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. The Software Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality software solutions that enable safe and effective therapies for patients. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce well-structured, maintainable code within a regulated medtech environment.

General Responsibilities
  • Apply software engineering knowledge to the design and development of new products as well as product changes and enhancements.
  • Solve software engineering problems at the subsystem through system level.
  • Conduct testing utilizing existing test protocols or develop new ones as needed.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, architecture, detailed designs, interface specifications, code, code reviews, and testing.
  • Conduct, lead, and participate in code and design reviews.
  • Provide software engineering and technical support of products introduced into both the domestic and international markets as well as physician in service programs.
  • Maintain Quality System compliance in coordination with the Document Control, Clinical, and Quality Assurance functions.
  • Provide software engineering support in the resolution of product complaints and/or safety issues.
  • Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality System Regulations, and FDA regulations.
  • Perform documentation of software development as required by the product development and quality procedures.


Principal level roles may have additional responsibilities including:
  • Lead and coordinate multi-departmental software development projects in accordance with the Product Development Procedure, Quality Policy, and Software Development Procedure.
  • Oversee outside vendors and consultants as required.
  • Generate written protocols and reports.
  • Chair project meeting and design review.
  • Plans, leads and executes project Software engineering strategy.
    • Leads project issue resolution.
    Plans, defines and supervises others' work.


Skills and Experience
  • Proficient in C#/.NET/MAUI, Windows and Mobile Application Development
  • Additional Software Language Expertise - deep knowledge of C# and MAUI are highly preferred
  • Good communications skills both written and oral.
  • Team player - works well with others
  • Knowledgeable in competitive technologies is preferred
  • Knowledgeable in medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company products.


Education
  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or relevant experience
  • [BS+14 yr] or [MS + 12 yr] or [PhD+9 yr]

Travel Requirements
  • Occasional travel may be required.


Pay Transparency: A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is 125,000-145,000 CAD.

About LivaNova

LivaNova is a global medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative therapeutic solutions for patients with chronic and acute conditions. The company operates in two business units: Cardiac Surgery and Neuromodulation. LivaNova's products include heart-lung machines, oxygenators, autotransfusion systems, and neuromodulation devices. The company was formed in 2015 through the merger of Sorin Group and Cyberonics. LivaNova is headquartered in London, UK, and has operations in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about LivaNova
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$345 million
5 Year Trend
+1.4%
Revenue
$934.2 million
NASDAQ

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