Staff Software Engineer

QuidelOrtho

Staff Software Engineer for embedded systems at QuidelOrtho, leading design and development of diagnostic platforms. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure technical quality and compliance.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSubversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of software components and subsystems in alignment with system requirements and architecture
Lead and influence computing and software architecture decisions across projects and cross-functional teams
Develop and review code to implement new functionality, enhance existing capabilities, and uphold software quality standards
Provide level-of-effort estimates, technical input, and risk identification to support planning and delivery commitments
Gather and document software requirements and specifications
Implement unit test to meet coverage goals
Fix defects found during implementation process or reported by the software test team
Lead complex system integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries
Drive software process definition and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and compliance
Support and help coordinate release readiness activities, including technical review, defect resolution, and cross-functional alignment
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Software Engineering or Computer Science or related field
10 years of related experience as a software engineer designing and supporting development of complex embedded systems
Expert-level programming skills in C/C++
Repository experience such as Git or SVN
Experience developing in Linux-based environments
Experience working on a development team using Agile processes
Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software design patterns
Experience developing software for low-power systems across multiple processor architectures (e.g., x86, ARM)
Experience debugging embedded code
Able to take complex designs from concept to implementation with minimal supervision
Experience estimating, planning, and sequencing software development work
Experience eliciting, documenting, and reviewing software requirements and use cases
Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation, and effectiveness of the QuidelOrtho Quality Management System in accordance with ISO, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Ability to travel 5% or less, domestically, if working remotely.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan
employee assistance program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
paid time off (including sick time)
paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++LinuxAgileobject-oriented designsoftware design patternsembedded systemsdebuggingsoftware requirementslow-power systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingplanningcollaborationtechnical reviewrisk identificationcontinuous improvementdocumentationindependence