Zimmer Biomet · 18 hours ago
Software Principal Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expZimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader dedicated to enhancing patient mobility. They are seeking a Software Principal Engineer to lead the architectural design and technical strategy of advanced medical imaging and visualization solutions, focusing on high-performance software systems.
Health CareManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design
Responsibilities
Define and drive the overall software architecture for C++/Qt-based medical imaging platforms
Design scalable, modular, and high-performance systems integrating MITK, VTK, OpenGL, and Linux
Guide technical decisions, conduct design and architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across R&D, Product, QA, and UX to align architecture with product goals
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior developers
Identify and mitigate architectural risks and ensure system robustness and maintainability
Stay up-to-date of emerging technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into product architecture
Contribute to strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and long-term platform evolution
Ensure technical documentation is comprehensive
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience
Preferred
Hands-on software development experience, including system design and architecture
Advanced proficiency in C++ (with modern standards and best practices)
Deep experience with Qt framework (GUI, multithreading, Signals/Slots, custom widgets)
Benefits
Development opportunities
Robust employee resource groups (ERGs)
Flexible working environment
Location specific competitive total rewards
Wellness incentives
Culture of recognition and performance awards
Company
Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a medical device manufacturing company that offers orthopedic reconstructive, spinal, and trauma devices.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2016-12-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2001-08-03IPO
Leadership Team
Ivan Tornos
Chairman, President and CEO
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David DeMartino
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
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