Sr Software R&D Engineer

General Summary

The Senior Software R&D Engineer will work as part of a collaborative engineering team and will be responsible for the development and optimization of software at Penumbra.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a connected software platform to integrate with a medical device product. *

• Prototype, design, and implement all necessary features independently. *

• Effectively interface with and/or coordinates with multi-disciplinary team. *

• Design and implement a service backend and database for a product in development, in collaboration with other engineers and product owners.

• Review new product requirements, provide feedback, and contribute to project planning activities. *

• Help lead and mentor junior to mid-level engineers. *

• Develop both front-end and back-end work integrating with Penumbra products. *

• Take designs from concept to implementation, working with teammates from a wide range of disciplines. *

• Help to diagnose, fix, and learn from service issues in production. *

• Actively contribute to creating, shaping, and executing the roadmap for Penumbra software products across various programs and platforms. *

• Solicit and apply feedback to improving the product. *

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional qualifications:

• Proven success in development and deployment of backend / frontend platforms in a SaaS environment

• Experience taking designs from concept to implementation in shipped products

• Experience working with relational databases using SQL, preferably Postgres

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Self-starter and comfortable to work autonomously or collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with agile development approach

• Highly developed teamwork skills with experience working in cross-collaborative teams

• Demonstrated success in owning projects end-to-end, including working with non-technical stakeholders to set priorities, define requirements, and seek feedback

Bonus Experience:

• Experience with JavaScript, Typescript, React, Node.js

• REST API development

• Cloud development, preferably Azure

• Docker / Kubernetes

• Experience working in a Medical Device or Biotech organization

• Experience working with stakeholders to set priorities, define requirements, and seek feedback

• Experience integrating with EHR systems, including use of the FHIR standard

Location and Salary

Alameda, CA

$170,000 to $220,000

Working Conditions

• General office environment

• Willingness and ability to work on site, as needed.

• May have business travel from 0% - 5%

• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.

• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.

• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.

• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis. 

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.