Staff Software Engineer

QuidelOrtho is a leading in vitro diagnostics company specializing in immunoassay, molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine, with a global presence and a focus on employee happiness and innovation.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $140,000–$160,000/year, bonus eligible

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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

Additional Information

• This position is remote eligible but candidates local to San Diego, CA are highly desirable.
• The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 and is bonus eligible.
• All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.