Principal Software Engineer

As a global medtech company, we are driven by our Vision of changing the trajectory of lives for a new day and our Mission to create ingenious solutions that ignite patient turnarounds. Our relentless commitment to patients and strong legacy of innovation in healthcare are the foundation of our future. If you're looking for a new chance, a new beginning, a new trajectory, LivaNova is where your talent can truly thrive. Join our talented team members worldwide to become a pioneer of tomorrow—because at LivaNova, we don’t just treat conditions — we aspire to alter the course of lives.

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support LivaNova’s medical device systems. This role contributes to the full software development lifecycle—from requirements definition and architecture through implementation, testing, and release—while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. The Software Engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high‑quality software solutions that enable safe and effective therapies for patients. This position requires strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce well‑structured, maintainable code within a regulated medtech environment.

General Responsibilities

• Apply software engineering knowledge to the design and development of new products as well as product changes and enhancements.

• Solve software engineering problems at the subsystem through system level.

• Conduct testing utilizing existing test protocols or develop new ones as needed.

• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, architecture, detailed designs, interface specifications, code, code reviews, and testing.

• Conduct, lead, and participate in code and design reviews.

• Provide software engineering and technical support of products introduced into both the domestic and international markets as well as physician in service programs.

• Maintain Quality System compliance in coordination with the Document Control, Clinical, and Quality Assurance functions.

• Provide software engineering support in the resolution of product complaints and/or safety issues.

• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Quality System Regulations, and FDA regulations.

• Perform documentation of software development as required by the product development and quality procedures. 

Principal level roles may have additional responsibilities including:

• Lead and coordinate multi-departmental software development projects in accordance with the Product Development Procedure, Quality Policy, and Software Development Procedure.

• Oversee outside vendors and consultants as required.

• Generate written protocols and reports.

• Chair project meeting and design review.

• ·        Plans, leads and executes project Software engineering strategy.

  ·         Leads project issue resolution.

  Plans, defines and supervises others’ work.

Skills and Experience

• Proficient in C#/.NET/MAUI, Windows and Mobile Application Development

• Additional Software Language Expertise – deep knowledge of C# and MAUI are highly preferred

• Good communications skills both written and oral.

• Team player - works well with others

• Knowledgeable in competitive technologies is preferred

• Knowledgeable in  medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to company products.

Education

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field, or relevant experience

• [BS+14 yr] or [MS + 12 yr] or [PhD+9 yr]

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required.

Pay Transparency: A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is 125,000-145,000 CAD.

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