Sr. Software Engineer

Job description Supira Medical, a clinical-stage Shifamed Portfolio Company, is developing a low-profile, high continuous flow percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support in high risk percutaneous coronary interventional (HRPCI) procedures as well as patients suffering from cardiogenic shock. To learn more about Supira Medical, please visit . About Shifamed Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology. Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and verification of software for a safety-critical medical device system. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to quality and regulatory standards, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup environment. This is a full time, on-site position and will require reporting to our offices located in Los Gatos, CA.

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software for medical device systems. Translate system and user requirements into detailed software design specifications. Implement software using object-oriented design principles (OOD/OOP) in C++. Integrate software components with hardware and other system modules. Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability. Generate and maintain documentation in compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA requirements. Participate in software verification and validation (V&V) activities. Contribute to code reviews, static analysis, and test coverage efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Test, and Product teams to resolve issues and drive timely deliverables. Support multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Education & Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred). 7+ years of software development experience, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries. Strong proficiency in C++ with demonstrated experience in OOP/OOD. Experience developing applications on Windows platforms (Visual Studio toolchain). Solid understanding of software development lifecycle processes, including: Version control (e.g., Git) Static code analysis Code coverage and automated testing Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., FDA, IEC 62304). Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Work Experience:

Experience with Qt framework (UI development). Familiarity with wireless communication (Wi-Fi) and connectivity stacks. Experience with hardware-integrated or real-time systems. Familiarity with modern AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., code generation, code review, and testing tools) is a plus. Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced R D environment. Our salary ranges are calculated by role, level, and location. Please note that your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, location, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $145,000 - $175,000 + equity + benefits.

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