Principal Software Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Search Leaders, LLC

Our client is a pioneering medical technology organization advancing MRI-compatible solutions that enhance interventional procedures. With a strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and innovation, the organization blends engineering excellence with regulatory rigor to deliver reliable, high-impact healthcare technology.

Position Responsibilities:

This role leads the architecture and development of mission-critical software systems supporting advanced medical device technologies. The Principal Software Engineer will drive technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-performing software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Architect and develop scalable, testable software systems for medical device applications.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and electrical engineering teams to support seamless software and hardware integration.
• Lead containerized development initiatives utilizing modern DevOps and GitHub workflow best practices.
• Define, document, and maintain software designs aligned with IEC 62304 and FDA regulatory standards.
• Review software architecture, code quality, and engineering practices to maintain high technical standards.
• Mentor engineers through technical leadership, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis, incident resolution, and risk mitigation activities across engineering teams.
• Improve software delivery processes, release management, and development pipeline efficiencies.
• Communicate project risks, technical updates, and key milestones effectively with leadership and stakeholders.
• Contribute to Agile development activities utilizing Azure DevOps, Kanban, and Scrum methodologies.

Position requirements:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with progressive technical leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years of experience within the medical device industry and regulated product development environments.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages including C#, Python, Go, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated success designing and scaling complex enterprise or embedded software systems.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Expertise with GitHub workflows including pull requests, branching strategies, and automation practices.
• Experience operating within Agile software development methodologies and DevOps environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of software quality, testing, and regulated development lifecycle processes.
• Ability to work onsite in a collaborative engineering environment five days per week.

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts including hardware interfacing and signal acquisition.
• Experience supporting regulated standards including IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA 510(k).
• Experience collaborating closely with embedded systems or hardware engineering teams.
• Understanding of medical visualization, signal processing, or 3D mapping technologies.
• Strong technical documentation and developer workflow optimization experience.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.