Senior Software Engineer Lead

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the role:

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated R&D software engineering leader to join our growing Interventional Cardiology R&D organization. In this role, you will lead a team in the design and development of medical device software for innovative products that sustain and improve the lives of patients around the world.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Lead, you will combine technical expertise, leadership and collaboration skills with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to guide software development activities, support engineering talent and help drive product development forward.

Work model and sponsorship:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This is an on-site role based at our Maple Grove (Arbor Lakes), Minnesota, office. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team in the design, implementation, documentation, testing and support of medical device software.
• Communicate project status, progress and risks to internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Assign work and track development progress using Agile methodologies.
• Ensure software development activities are documented in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Analyze, evaluate and verify software and system requirements using software engineering best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, workflows and development methodologies through collaboration with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Support team members and project activities to help achieve project goals and timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers in software and hardware engineering activities, methodologies and domain knowledge.
• Participate in reviews of software design and development activities.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field with a minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; master's degree with a minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience; or doctoral degree with a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
• Background in software development within the medical device industry.
• Proficiency in developing Windows-based software using Microsoft development tools.
• Strong programming skills in C# and C++.
• Demonstrated ability to document software deliverables in compliance with IEC 62304 and relevant FDA guidance.
• Proven ability to lead software development teams using Agile methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Atlassian toolchain or similar software development and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of Windows debugging and memory management tools.
• Understanding of software code optimization techniques.
• Background in developing software with enhanced security considerations.
• Software development involving interfaces with custom hardware.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks for software build and test activities.

Requisition ID: 635345 

Minimum Salary: $ 85000 

Maximum Salary: $ 161500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.