Stryker Corporation

Staff Software Systems Engineer- Medical Device

Stryker Corporation$102K — $171K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of experience
  • Experience developing and optimizing complex software systems is preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Requirements Management and System Modeling Tools
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts
  • Experience with SDLC and ALM/traceability processes
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance within the SDLC
  • Knowledge of software analysis techniques including static/dynamic analysis and code coverage

Responsibilities

  • Translate user and system needs into traceable high-level software requirements
  • Contribute to early concept development and resolve complex design challenges
  • Drive software system integration, verification, and validation activities
  • Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements and implementations
  • Coach teams in developing high-quality and compliant requirements
  • Partner with Agile teams to prioritize features for efficient delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment and execution
  • Incorporate clinical and customer insights into system design
  • Contribute to Design History File documentation and ensure compliance with medical device regulations

Benefits

  • Work flexibility with a hybrid model
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in medical devices
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative cross-functional environment
  • Engagement in impactful projects that improve patient outcomes
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Stryker is seeking a technical leader responsible for guiding the development of complex, software-driven medical device systems. This position supports our Neurosurgical group and operates at the intersection of systems engineering and software development, ensuring alignment among stakeholder needs, system architecture, regulatory requirements, and product implementation. The role also ensures end-to-end traceability from stakeholder needs through software requirements and verification, in full compliance with design controls and the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Do
  • Translate user, clinical, and system-level needs into clear, traceable high level software requirements.
  • Contribute to early concept development and system architecture decisions, driving resolution of complex design challenges.
  • Drive software system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure performance, quality, and safety objectives are met.
  • Establish and maintain end-to-end traceability across requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, and defect management.
  • Coach and guide teams in developing high-quality, testable, and compliant requirements.
  • Partner with Agile software development teams to prioritize features and enable efficient, predictable delivery.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Project Management, and multi-disciplinary R&D teams to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Support Voice of Customer (VOC) activities and incorporate clinical and customer insights into system design and development.
  • Contribute to Design History File (DHF) documentation and ensure adherence to medical device regulations, design controls, and quality system requirements.


What You Need (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science or related discipline & 4+ years of work experience


Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Desired)
  • Experience developing and optimizing complex software systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of Requirements Management and System Modeling Tools.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and plans clearly.
  • Experience influencing SDLC and ALM/traceability processes and best practices.
  • Ability to estimate effort, timelines, and resources for software implementation.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within the SDLC.
  • Knowledge of software analysis techniques, including static/dynamic analysis and code coverage.


$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 30%

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

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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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