Stryker Corporation

Senior Software Quality Engineer, Design Assurance

Stryker Corporation$89K — $148K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
  • 2+ years experience in R&D, Quality Engineering, Software Quality Engineering, IT, Healthcare IT, or Systems Engineering.
  • Experience in technology firms or regulated industries, with compliance standards knowledge (cGMP, GDP).
  • Preferred degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle models, such as Agile SAFe or Waterfall.
  • Experience with software FMEA, Security Risk Assessments, and software testing, including verification/validation.
  • Knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA, IEC 62304/82304, 60601) and SaMD/SiMD.

Responsibilities

  • Design software components and system elements to ensure high-quality product development.
  • Lead problem-solving initiatives, addressing root causes, and evaluating design options.
  • Translate design inputs into clear engineering specifications and documentation.
  • Develop software modules and participate in architectural planning, including reviews.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing teams to align design with product strategy.
  • Maintain engineering documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.
  • Stay informed on clinical workflows and operational needs to guide design choices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility with required in-office presence 3 days a week.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative Digital Health projects.
  • Engagement in a highly regulated industry focused on quality and safety.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on professional development in advanced engineering and regulatory compliance.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Stryker is hiring a Senior Software Design Quality Engineer to support our Medical's SmartCare division and portfolio Software as a Medical Device (SiMD) or Software in a Medical Device (SiMD) to execute on Digital Health projects as a software design quality assurance engineer for pre-market new product development projects.

Workplace Flexibility & Location requirements: This is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to be within commuting distance of one of the following locations: San Jose, CA or Orlando, FL. The work schedule is structured to support flexibility, with in-office presence required 3 days/week and remote work available the rest of the week. To qualify, candidates must be able to commute to one of these specific facilities as needed.

What you will do:
  • Design software components and system elements, applying strong engineering and design principles to meet sub-system requirements and support scalable, high-quality product development.
  • Lead analytical problem-solving activities, identifying root causes and evaluating design options against technical, user, and regulatory constraints to drive robust solutions.
  • Translate design inputs into clear engineering specifications, contributing to both component-level and system-level architecture and high-quality technical documentation.
  • Develop software modules and contribute to architectural planning, providing effort estimates and facilitating design and code reviews to ensure alignment with quality standards and engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing, ensuring design decisions align with product strategy, user needs, and medical device design control requirements.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including Design History File elements, ensuring traceability, compliance, and long-term maintainability.
  • Stay deeply informed about clinical workflows, customer needs, and operational requirements, using this understanding to guide design choices and enhance product usability and safety.
  • Adapt quickly to new tools, systems, and processes, demonstrating initiative, ownership, and the ability to manage priorities effectively with minimal oversight.


What you need:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in the areas of Research & Development (R&D), Quality Engineering, Software Quality Engineering, Information Technology, Healthcare IT or Systems Engineering.
  • Proven experience working in either leading technology company or highly regulated industries, ensuring adherence to cGMP, GDP, or relevant compliance standards.

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate within various software development lifecycle models, including Agile SAFe or Waterfall.
  • Experience with software Failure Modes Effect Analysis (sFMEA), Security Risk Assessments and defect management, software testing and/or verification/validation.
  • Experience with regulatory agencies (FDA, MoH, TUV) and medical device regulations (820, IEC 62304/82304, 60601), with experience in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Software in a Medical Device (SiMD), and/or Digital Health Systems and Telehealth Solutions.


United States of America Pay Ranges:
  • USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
  • US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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