Instrument Control Software Engineer

 At SpectraWAVE, our mission is bold yet simple: to provide unrivaled optical and computational insights to improve the treatment and outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) the leading cause of death worldwide. Our FDA-cleared HyperVue™ Imaging System integrates DeepOCT™, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and advanced machine learning to give interventional cardiologists real-time clarity inside the artery, where it matters most.

SpectraWAVE recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for X1-FFR, an AI-enabled, wire free, drug-free, single angiogram physiology solution that delivers powerful insights without disrupting workflow. Together, HyperVue™ and X1-FFR represent a new era of precision and simplicity in coronary imaging and physiology. 

Backed by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. and other leading MedTech investors, SpectraWAVE recently completed a $50M Series B funding round to accelerate commercialization and product innovation.

We’re a fast-growing, collaborative team united by the belief that technology can save lives. If you’re inspired by innovation, energized by challenge, and ready to make a measurable impact on patient outcomes, we’d love to meet you. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented C++ Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development of instrument control software for innovative medical devices. In this role, you will leverage your C++ and Qt skills to create robust and reliable software that precisely controls and monitors complex medical instruments. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and safety of our devices, directly impacting patient diagnostics and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ software for medical device instrument control using the Qt Framework
• Design and implement software for instrument control sequences and hardware control subsystems
• Follow industry best practices and company guidelines for DevOps 
• Participate in agile planning and development execution process
• Cross-functional collaboration with customer-facing, technical, and software quality team members including:

            - Realization of intended product functional behavior

            - Participation in release planning

            - Participation in software risk management

            - Participation in verification and validation planning

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience with software development with C++, Java, or other object-oriented development language
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with the Qt Framework (or a strong interest and ability to learn quickly)
• Familiarity with objected-oriented software development
• Basic understanding of hardware-software interaction and/or asynchronous programming patterns
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• A strong interest in developing instrument control software for the medical device industry
• Results oriented

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Qt Development Framework
• Familiarity with the application of software development patterns – including interface-based design and dependency injection
• Familiarity with multi-threaded asynchronous programming patterns involving the use of applicable synchronization    mechanisms
• Experience with instrument control or embedded software development
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, Qt Test)
• Familiarity with medical device development
• Experience developing Python utilities