Stryker Corporation

Staff Software Engineer

Stryker Corporation$112K — $188K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience developing Windows applications using C# and .NET
  • Proficient with WPF and Windows Services
  • Experience integrating REST, SOAP, WCF, or gRPC APIs

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development
  • Lead initiatives across the full product lifecycle from concept to launch
  • Design and verify medical device software components according to requirements
  • Translate user and market inputs into design specifications
  • Conduct prototyping, testing, and problem-solving for design evaluation
  • Analyze and optimize complex design challenges with a balanced approach
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain engineering documentation
  • Mentor others on procedures, risk management, and quality standards

Benefits

  • Hybrid or onsite work flexibility
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead engineering teams
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across various disciplines
  • Contributions to high-quality medical device software solutions
  • Involvement in the full product lifecycle from design to launch
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Stryker is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Endoscopy division. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of complex software systems, including application architecture and product design documentation. You will apply deep expertise across multiple technological domains to evaluate and adopt new technologies and platforms. As a technical leader, you will mentor engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional peers to deliver market-leading software solutions that meet customer and system requirements. You will follow established design practices, including Agile methodologies, and apply sound software engineering principles to ensure products are safe, reliable, and user-friendly.

Workplace flexibility: Candidate must reside within a commutable distance to either San Jose, CA or Flower Mound, TX but is expected to be onsite at the facility multiple times per week.

Check out our product portfolio here: Stryker Endoscopy and our Connected OR Hub

What you will do:
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management to lead and support successful product development initiatives
  • Contribute across the full product lifecycle-from concept, design, and development through verification, validation, and launch-delivering high-quality results aligned with business priorities
  • Design, develop, modify, and verify medical device software components in accordance with defined requirements, system architecture, and coding standards
  • Translate user, clinical, market, and Voice of Customer inputs into design requirements, specifications, and advanced component or sub-system designs
  • Conduct advanced prototyping, testing, research, and problem solving to evaluate design tradeoffs, resolve complex issues, and ensure performance against requirements
  • Apply independent judgment to analyze, correct, and optimize complex design challenges while balancing technical, clinical, and business considerations
  • Participate in code reviews, applying design principles, best practices, and industry standards; estimate development effort, timelines, and resources to support project planning
  • Generate, review, and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including requirements, design, architecture, test artifacts, bugs, and Design History File content
  • Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures, design controls, risk management, regulatory standards, and Quality Management System requirements while building strong engineering relationships


What you need:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including practical experience integrating software with hardware components.
  • Strong hands-on experience developing Windows-based applications using C# and .NET, with proficiency in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows Services.
  • Experience designing, developing, and integrating at least one of the following Application Programming Interfaces (APIs): Representational State Transfer (REST), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), or Remote Procedure Calls (gRPC).

Preferred:
  • Knowledge of Ethernet and IP networking, including Audio-Visual (AV)-over- Internet Protocol (IP) protocols (TCP/UDP, multicast, QoS, VLANs, NDI, SDVoE), supported by networking certifications such as CCNA or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) (e.g., for HDMI routing or signal timing).
  • Proficiency in C++, with experience applying object-oriented principles and design patterns in real-world applications.
  • Experienced in research and development of Video and Communication system/workflow design including experience with routing video/audio signals using Software.
  • Experience with documented software development processes or familiarity with US FDA and ISO standards like IEC 62304, IEC 60601, 21CRF 820 is a plus.


United States of America Pay Ranges:
  • US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
  • US30: $133,400 - $222,300 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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