Principal Software Engineer
Zoetis
Durham, North Carolina
Job Description
The Zoetis Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) Diagnostics group is looking for a senior-level software engineer to help build the next generation of veterinarian diagnostics analyzer instruments and ecosystem for companion and livestock animals around the world. The VMRD Diagnostics software team is responsible for the development of analyzer instrument firmware and software supporting the latest technology and practices. This includes a cloud connected architecture which will support an entire portfolio of products used by customers around the world in an expanding and dynamic market. The senior software engineer will serve as a key member of the team and must be motivated, self-driven and carry out the following responsibilities.
Please Note: This is a hybrid position and can be located in Durham, NC or Union City, CA.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively participate in the design, development and deployment of software for diagnostic analyzer instruments and ecosystem
- Assist with software requirements elicitation and systems analysis
- Assist with system integration, build and release activities
- Develop and validate embedded software that interfaces with customer-facing front end as well as external applications.
- Creation of new and maintenance of existing design, process, and implementation documentation
- Collaboration with product development team to ensure consistency with design principles, good development practices, and team processes and procedures
- Adapt when changes in the business environment dictate realignment of priorities to meet the customer needs
- Interact extensively with counterparts on cross-functional project teams, including other analyzer instrument development, hardware, test, quality, central controller and connectivity teams to ensure alignment of diagnostic R&D software development and release strategy with internal and external requirements, and to ensure that the delivered products will meet customer needs and drive value for Zoetis
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred.
- 8+ years of experience developing commercial software for embedded devices. Medical device experience is a plus
- Proficient with all phases of the software development lifecycle: Design, Development, Testing and Deployment
- Minimum 5 years development experience with Linux
- Demonstrated experience in embedded development for RTOS or embedded Linux based platforms
- Experience in real-time software applications
- Demonstrated proficiency with (but not limited to) C, C++, C#, Python or similar programming languages
- Experience creating, presenting, and refining technical specifications and test plans from top-level system architecture design
- Working knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, and OO programming
- Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiating, decision by consensus and problem solving
- Comfortable working in growing environment with ambiguous requirements
Highly Desired
- Experience with Linux system maintenance and administration
- Experience with Yocto Linux project
- Experience with an Agile methodology of software development
- Demonstrated experience in working as part of a geographically dispersed team
- Experience with medical device development and/or any regulated environment
The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in [California]. Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.
Base Pay Range: $122,000 - $175,000
This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation. The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.
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Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.
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