R&D Software Engineer II -Cybersecurity

St. Paul (Minnesota), MN

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Requisition Title: R&D Software Engineer II -Cybersecurity
Location: Minnesota : St. Paul (Onsite)

JP# 43776

Pay Rate : 60k/Ann- 75k/Ann 

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong proficiency in C++ and Python with the desire to use those skills to improve the cybersecurity of medical devices. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both application development and system-level security engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C++ and Python.
  •  Implement and maintain secure coding practices and contribute to the hardening of medical devices to effectively protect against and respond to known and emerging cybersecurity threats.
  •  Utilize OpenSSL for cryptographic operations including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, key pair generation and management, and X.509 certificate creation, signing, and validation.
  •  Participate in code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
  •  Document system configurations, software designs, and security architecture.
  •  Work with Systems Engineering, Product Security, and other stakeholders to develop cybersecurity controls.
  •  As a team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying software functional requirements, implementation, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes

Required Qualifications

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  •  Demonstrated knowledge and 3+ years of experience developing software in C++ and Python.
  •  Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure programming practices.
  •  Ability to apply cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability) to the design and development of medical device software.
  •  Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  •  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  •  Knowledge of the Qt application development framework.
  •  Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Perl or Shell.
  •  Experience working in a Linux software development environment.
  •  Experience with OpenSSL and cryptographic protocols, TLS, and PKCS.
  •  Knowledge of 62304 and other standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices.
  •  Familiarity with FDA cybersecurity guidance.
  •  Previous experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or defense.


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Requisition Title: Staff Software  Engineer

Location: Minnesota : St. Paul (Onsite)

JP# 42899

Pay Rate : 70k/Ann- 95k/Ann 

Days/Hours: Mon – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm  

100 percent onsite- prefers for 5 days onsite

Description:

This position works out of our Tech Center in the Twin Cities, MN in the EP division, advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

As the Staff Software Engineer, you'll have the chance to be a critical contributor to building compelling products within Abbott’s Electrophysiology Division. The individual will participate in the development and deployment of system and software architecture to support our development programs. Design, develop, and document software applications embedded in diagnostic and interventional cardiology devices. Participate in all phases of the software lifecycle, including concept development, requirements, design, implementation, and testing.

What You’ll Work On - 

 Apply solid software design skills to develop medical devices to meet specific performance requirements and deliver on goals according to product development quality system. These activities include developing requirements specifications, design, implementation and testing of software and embedded software algorithms or/and general Linux applications and GUIs. These algorithms include real-time 3D location tracking, real-time 3D anatomical model creation and intracardiac signal visualization.

  • As a team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying software functional requirements, implementation, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes.
  • Create and implement software/test plans/protocols and generate test reports to ensure software/firmware design meets the specifications and quality system requirements.
  • Work closely with cross-function team, including design reviews with QA, RA, test engineers, hardware engineers to ensure the firmware design meets the product requirements, including safety, reliability and serviceability. Be creative and innovative in the product development process.
  • Make, recommend or justify critical technical decisions in product design. The decision should be based on broad investigation and testing.
  • Document and transfer developed solutions to manufacturing team for mass production and provide technical support and sustaining development in launch phase.

Required Qualifications:

  •  B.S. in Computer Science or M.S+ (Preferred) in Computer Science.
  • 6+ years of software development or equivalent (e.g., 4+ years of Ph.D. research experience in Computer Science).
  • 5+ years of Object-Oriented Design, C++ and Qt Programming Experiences on Linux platform.
  •  Strong experience in design and implementation of cutting-edge graphics techniques and detailed knowledge of graphics hardware such as OpenGL shader language, CUDA, Nvidia GPU programming, OpenGL 2D/3D texture mapping, CPU/GPU performance profiling and characterization, and other general stream programming techniques.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in computational geometry algorithms.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in developing multithreaded real-time applications.
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Software development through full product lifecycle.
  • Experience with creating and managing requirements and translating them into effective architectures and software design.
  • An understanding of requirements for, and experience in medical device development.
  • Excellent documentation skills (highly regulated development environment).

Preferred Qualifications

• GUI development experience: Qt/QML.

JOB CODE: 43776, 42899