💡 Opportunity Summary
- Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.
- The Staff Software Engineer, Robotics R&D will be a key supporting role in the team on the forefront of robotics technology for the orthopedic medical device industry.
- The candidate for this role is a strong collaborator that takes the time to understand the project scope in order to drive product improvements and efficiently generate technical documentation.

Job title
Staff Engineer R&D SoftwareCompany
Johnson & JohnsonAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
R&D Software/Systems EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:
About Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicineRemote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. – add for Remote rolesAn internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.We are searching for the best talent for Staff Software Engineer, Robotics R&D to be in Boston, MA.The Staff Software Engineer, Robotics R&D will be a key supporting role in the team on the forefront of robotics technology for the orthopedic medical device industry. This role will support the VELYS Robotics R&D team with all aspects of the product development process. The candidate for this role is a strong collaborator that takes the time to understand the project scope in order to drive product improvements and efficiently generate technical documentation.In this role, you will lead and execute various VELYS Robotics software projects. Emphasis will be on delivering projects on-time, within budget in a compliant and reliable manner.Key Responsibilities
- Extend and enhance an existing complex software system.
- Update and enhance APIs and SQL Databases.
- Use standard methodologies for building Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) technologies under Design Control procedures.
- Translate requirements into application features and document architecture and design decisions.
- Design, develop, and debug software for complex, multi-process systems.
- Implement client-side, server-side, and database software.
- Design and implement interfaces for data exchange with other systems.
- Create and monitor technical aspects of the project.
- Analyze and evaluate new technologies, recommending improvements to existing products.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on software development experience.
- Strong Embedded C, C++ skills
- Extensive application development experience developing medical devices.
- Proficiency in Qt Framework
- Proficient developer of System Architectures
- Experience in Test Bench development, including creation of test plans/procedures
- Experience with cross-functional new product development teams.
- Extensive knowledge of medical device development following industry standards – IEC 62304, IEC 13485, ISRO 14971
- Familiarity with CICD tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity
Preferred:
- Ability to work independently and understand existing code/systems with minimal ramp-up time.
- Agile development background.
- Experience with Cybersecurity frameworks and vulnerability assessments
- Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript.
- Documentation skills in a highly regulated industry.
- Knowledge of secure development practices and security testing.
- Knowledge of software tool best practices – GIT, Jira, Static Analysis and SAST
$105,000 to $169,000 annuallyAdditional Description for Pay Transparency:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
Expected salary
$105000 – 169000 per yearLocation
Boston, MAJob date
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:02:36 GMTApply for the job now!
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