Senior Associate Software Engineering

About Alcon

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

Position Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer C#, you will be responsible for the development and documentation of complex software applications embedded in state-of-the-art ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic medical devices. You will participate in all phases of the software lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, detailed design, implementation, and testing.

This role requires expertise in C# development with .NET WPF, strong knowledge of safety-critical systems, and compliance with medical device standards. In this position, you will also gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C# applications using .NET WPF/XAML and the MVVM pattern.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA-regulated medical device software development processes.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated unit tests and test automation frameworks.
• Author and maintain comprehensive software engineering documentation, including:
  • Requirements specifications
  • Software architecture documents
  • Detailed design descriptions
  • Test protocols and reports

• Participate in code reviews, risk assessments, and design discussions to ensure safety and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of work experience.
• 5–10 years of professional experience developing safety-critical software in the medical device industry.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and WPF/XAML application development including Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern.
• Hands-on Windows development experience.
• Experience with multi-threading and interprocess communication.
• Familiarity with software architecture and object-oriented design patterns.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience with C++ and Microsoft technology stacks.
• Development of medical device software in an FDA-regulated environment including knowledge of IEC 62304 and medical device software lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with hardware design constraints as applied to software interfaces.
• Communication experience using TCP/IP.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced design principles that facilitate maintainability, reuse, and clarity of design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research technical issues and generate creative/innovative solutions.

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