Staff Software Engineer

The OpportunityQuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.The Position At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, to support our R&D Software Engineering team in the design and development of next-generation diagnostic platforms. This role provides technical leadership across requirements definition, software architecture, detailed design, implementation, and integration of high-quality embedded software.The position is expected to drive the successful design, documentation, and delivery of application-level embedded software across real-time environments and hardware platforms (e.g., microcontrollers and SoCs), while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure technical quality, compliance, and product readiness.This position is remote eligible but candidates local to San Diego, CA are highly desirable. The ResponsibilitiesLead the design of software components and subsystems in alignment with system requirements and architectureLead and influence computing and software architecture decisions across projects and cross-functional teamsDevelop and review code to implement new functionality, enhance existing capabilities, and uphold software quality standardsProvide level-of-effort estimates, technical input, and risk identification to support planning and delivery commitmentsGather and document software requirements and specificationsImplement unit test to meet coverage goalsFix defects found during implementation process or reported by the software test teamLead complex system integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and software boundariesDrive software process definition and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and complianceSupport and help coordinate release readiness activities, including technical review, defect resolution, and cross-functional alignmentPerform other work-related duties as assigned.The IndividualRequired:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Software Engineering or Computer Science or related field10 years of related experience as a software engineer designing and supporting development of complex embedded systemsExpert-level programming skills in C/C++Repository experience such as Git or SVNExperience developing in Linux-based environmentsExperience working on a development team using Agile processesStrong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software design patternsExperience developing software for low-power systems across multiple processor architectures (e.g., x86, ARM)Experience debugging embedded codeAble to take complex designs from concept to implementation with minimal supervisionExperience estimating, planning, and sequencing software development workExperience eliciting, documenting, and reviewing software requirements and use casesDemonstrates commitment to the development, implementation, and effectiveness of the QuidelOrtho Quality Management System in accordance with ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirementsAbility to travel 5% or less, domestically, if working remotely.Preferred:5 years of experience with software development for medical devices or another regulated industryFamiliarity with regulated software development standards and practices (for example, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and software design controls)Experience with Qt and QMLExperience with CI/CDExperience with secure software development practices, dependency management, and product cybersecurity considerationsExperience with YoctoExperience using AI-assisted software development tools to improve engineering productivity and code qualityExperience using different inter-processor and application level communication technologies (I2C, SPI, CANBus, UART, RS485, USB, TCP/IP)Experience with VB6 and C#The Key Working RelationshipsInternal Partners:Systems and Hardware Engineering – system requirements and architectural alignmentVerification & Validation – verification strategy, execution, and evidenceDesign Quality & Regulatory Affairs – compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and internal proceduresClinical, Operations, Manufacturing – downstream readiness and operational imp