Staff Software Engineer – Navigation

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Software Engineer in Navigation developing clinical applications at Johnson & Johnson. Responsible for software architecture, development planning, and team collaboration in MedTech solutions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack C#/.NET development, including secure coding practices and regulatory compliance for medical devices. Proficient in Agile methodologies, leading technical teams, and delivering high-quality software solutions in a regulated environment.

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Full-Stack C#/.NET DevelopmentAgile/Scrum LeadershipMedical Device Software DevelopmentAPI Development and IntegrationRegulatory Compliance (IEC 62304, FDA)

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Hard Skills

C#.NETREST APIsMulti-Threaded DevelopmentSecure Coding PrinciplesUnit/Integration/System TestingDebugging and ProfilingAI/ML ImplementationWPF DevelopmentSDLC Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationInfluence SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AzureKey VaultCI/CD ToolsPolarionJAMA

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceMedTechIEC 62304FDA Cybersecurity GuidanceSaMD

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityiOS.NETSDLCVaultWPF

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect major software features/enhancements and deliver detailed development execution plans.
Participate in product planning sessions to accurately define development timelines.
Build production grade on device clinical applications and services in C#/.NET for Windows and iOS targets, integrating with local and cloud services.
Develop concurrent, multi threaded components and services using REST APIs and databases, with an architecture that supports evolution and versioning.
Use secure coding principles to ensure cybersecurity and patient safety with appropriate technologies and cybersecurity processes. Examples: X.509 device identity, mutual TLS, certificate rotation, secure storage (e.g., integration with Key Vault), threat modeling, and least privilege access.
Build cloud connected backends and integrations in Azure or similar cloud environments (Functions, App Service, containers where appropriate) to support telemetry ingestion, command routing, and fleet operations.
Drive software quality through unit/integration/system tests (including hardware in the loop), profiling, observability (structured logging, metrics, traces), and CI/CD integration.
Contribute to regulatory documentation, traceability, and V&V aligned with IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and related guidance; support submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k)) as needed.
Collaborate in Agile/Scrum workflows, mentor junior engineers, and lead design/code reviews to sustain long term maintainability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
7+ years of relevant software development experience
2+ years of leading a scrum team as a software technical leader
Experience with Medical Device or MedTech industry preferred.
Strong proficiency in full-stack C#/.NET development, object oriented design, and core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms) including at least one front-end technology.
Demonstrated, hands-on, experience in developing and supporting a full-stack application system with customer facing front-end (GUI) that integrates with on-device and cloud backend systems.
Experience with API development and integration with cloud services, preferably AWS.
Excellent ability to author technical documentation for software applications.
Proficiency across the full SDLC in a regulated environment: requirements, design, implementation, testing, traceability, release, and maintenance.
Strong debugging and profiling skills on Windows; experience with CI/CD and automated testing.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influence skills; ability to lead architecture and design reviews.
Preferred: Experience with AI-driven development. Proven experience implementing AI/ML models into production applications.(Highly preferred)
Experience with Windows application development using WPF.
Experience in developing regulated medical device software (SaMD) under standards like IEC 62304, FDA cybersecurity guidance.
Experience with requirements, design documentation in tools like Polarion, JAMA, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year