Medical Device Sr. Principal Software Engineer - LCM

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We foster an inclusive culture and looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon and we are hiring for a Medical Device Sr. Principal Software Engineer - LCM in Lake Forest, CA who is a highly experienced medical device industry professional with a proven track-record in medical-device software development and software development leadership.

Accountabilities:

• Medical device experience is required.

• Plans, conducts, and directs research and/or development of major significance that is highly difficult and complex in nature, necessitating the expert application of advanced knowledge in a particular field of specialization.

• Conducts process research, process development, and process upscaling for medical device products.

• Investigates and evaluates existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for medical device development.

• Supports engineering decision making by providing advice and recommendations to global project teams.

• Focuses on implementing and executing strategies in own area of expertise and provides thought leadership in own area.

• Utilizes in-depth scientific and technical knowledge within clear framework.

• Provides expert input to complex assignments.

• Troubleshoots complex anomalies and field issues for on-market products, evaluates supplier hardware changes for impact to software, and defines recommended solutions to meet expectations, and incorporates changes according to defined processes and procedures, in line with industry standards and regulations.

• Collaborates closely with onshore and offshore development teams, Product Security, Technical Services, Field Service, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, and other internal organizations (as required) to assure software changes are aligned with company objectives and requirements.

• Identifies and interacts with outside vendors, as required, and holds outside vendors accountable for their deliverables.

• Assures software development project timelines and expectations are met and adheres to procedures and processes and industry standards.

• Interacts with senior personnel on complex or significant technical matters, often requiring coordination across organizational lines.

• Must have experience with C++, C#, and Microsoft technology stack, with a clear understanding of object-oriented software design and large software architecture.

• Highly desired skills: WPF, QT, .NET, SQL.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

• Ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, recommend, and implement solutions, and deliver quality results on schedule while managing multiple tasks and internal customers.

• Solid understanding of Window operating environments (Win10, Win7, etc.)

• Experience with one or more software configuration management systems and related tools, such as: Confluence, Jenkins, AWS DevOps, Jira, Git, GitHub, TFS Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity concepts are a plus.

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studios, ADO, or other integrated development environment (IDE) tool Prior experience creating and executing software testing at unit, integration, and system levels.

• Solid understanding of FDA/ISO regulations for software development, including IEC 62304 Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC) – (Agile/Scrum, iterative)

• Excellent interpersonal & Communication skills to build positive departmental and inter-departmental relationships in a virtual, remote, and asynchronous environment.

• Robust process management, problem-solving skills and superior presentation capabilities.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours: M-F, standard hours

• Travel Requirements: 5-10%

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes        

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