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Akkodis · 22 hours ago

Research Development Software Engineer

St Paul, MN

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$45/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking a highly skilled R&D Software Engineer – Cybersecurity for a 12-month contract. This role focuses on improving the cybersecurity of medical devices through application development and system-level security engineering, utilizing C++ and Python to design and maintain secure software applications.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Raja Sekhar

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C++ and Python

Implement and maintain secure coding practices and contribute to the hardening of medical devices to effectively protect against and respond to known and emerging cybersecurity threats

Utilize OpenSSL for cryptographic operations including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, key pair generation and management, and X.509 certificate creation, signing, and validation

Participate in code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments

Document system configurations, software designs, and security architecture

Work with Systems Engineering, Product Security, and other stakeholders to develop cybersecurity controls

As a team member, contribute significantly to completion of various project activities, from definition, identifying software functional requirements, implementation, code reviews, and final release according to medical device development processes

Qualification

C++PythonSecure software developmentOpenSSLLinux developmentCybersecurity principlesQt frameworkPerlShellTLSPKCSFDA cybersecurity guidanceRegulated industry experienceProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Demonstrated knowledge and 3+ years of experience developing software in C++ and Python

Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and secure programming practices

Ability to apply cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability) to the design and development of medical device software

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the organization

Preferred

Knowledge of the Qt application development framework

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Perl or Shell

Experience working in a Linux software development environment

Experience with OpenSSL and cryptographic protocols, TLS, and PKCS

Knowledge of 62304 and other standards applicable to Class II and Class III medical devices

Familiarity with FDA cybersecurity guidance

Previous experience working in a regulated industry such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or defense

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

An EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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