Principal Software Engineer

About the role:

Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026. Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger—advancing science for life.

At Boston Scientific Urology, we aim to transform the lives of patients suffering from urological diseases by solving real-world clinical challenges in kidney stone care, prostate health, and urinary dysfunction.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design software solutions across our urology product portfolio. Leveraging your expertise in software engineering, OS development, and cybersecurity, you will deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable systems for both active implantable devices (such as the Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System) and capital equipment (such as the LithoVue Elite Ureteroscope).

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. The preferred location for this position is Irvine, CA; however, we will also consider candidates based in Arden Hills, MN, or Marlborough, MA.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Core software development focused on Linux and Android-based operating systems with an emphasis on secure, robust design.
• Driving technical leadership in development tools, workflows, and processes to ensure software system integrity and reliability.
• Mentoring high-performing software teams while cultivating a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous growth and shared accountability.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in software development, with demonstrated proficiency in C++.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience developing software for medical devices or similarly regulated, safety-critical systems (e.g., aerospace, automotive).
• Experience with Android OS development and at least one related programming language (e.g., Kotlin, Dart, Java).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with fundamentals of Linux-based OS architectures (e.g. concurrency, memory management, and resource utilization).
• Familiarity with OS and tech stack hardening using cybersecurity best practices (e.g., NIST SSDF, OWASP).
• Experience with medical device cybersecurity practices such as penetration testing and post-market surveillance.
• Knowledge of risk analysis and mitigation in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO 14971, NIST 800 series).
• Experience with Android OS version 5 or legacy platforms used in long-lifecycle products.
• Familiarity with medical device industry standards (e.g., IEC 62304, IEC 60601).
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence within the medical device sector.

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Requisition ID: 621660

Minimum Salary: $ 106800

Maximum Salary: $ 202900

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.