Senior Software Design Assurance Engineer

Senior Software Design Assurance Engineer This is an exciting opportunity for a software focused Senior Design Assurance Engineer supporting a cross-functional team on development and maintenance of capital equipment and software within the Interventional Cardiology (IC) division. This position will support a significant product development project with high visibility which will provide the right candidate with excellent growth potential and product development experience. This role will apply the directives of design controls supporting the software development lifecycle (SDLC), software verification and validation (V&V), risk management, product development, and regulatory and standards compliance. They are responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by protecting patient/user safety and meeting business needs. 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. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Your responsibilities include: Participates in the implementation of new product software, including risk management (per ISO 14971), hazard analysis, software FMEAs, security risk analysis, software design V&V, Applies software application development procedures and provides support to demonstrate compliance through technical documentation generation. Thorough understanding of system and software design controls, participates in cross functional team meetings, software bug triage meetings to discuss, investigate and appropriately disposition internal software bugs and software field issues. Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues (i.e. software bugs). Work within a cross-functional team to identify and implement effective controls and support product development from concept through commercialization. Update and maintain software risk management tools (i.e. Hazard Analysis, FMEAs). Lead and participate in software and electronic design reviews, design transfers, and in all aspects of the Design Control process for the PCI Guidance products. Acts as an effective leader or team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices. Participate in Cybersecurity related discussions and assist supporting activities Assist in the design and development of software test cases and inspection procedures. Support regulatory submissions to notified bodies. Demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. What we're looking for: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related discipline related field of study A minimum of 5 years of experience in design assurance, quality, new product development, or related medical device / regulated industry experience Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience with software testing and issue investigation/resolution Experience with Issue Tracking Tools (JIRA) and requirements / test management tools Understanding of software configuration management (version control, Microsoft office tools) Adaptable and effective collaborator in a team environment and in self-directed work Strong communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment Demonstrated use of Quality tools/methodologies Ability to travel up to 25% Preferred qualifications: Prior Software Design Assurance experience Medical device or other regulated industry experience Strong knowledge of Quality System Regulation (QSR), Risk Management standards (ISO 14971) and software standards (IEC 62304 or IEC 82304) Experience in conducting and participating in code reviews