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# Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack

- **Company:** Hologic, Inc.
- **Location:** Newark, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,200.0 - $200,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Software Debugging, DevOps, Windows Presentation Foundation, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Deep Learning, Git, Procedural Programming, Codebase
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6F47B9D467DE4D23BAF202852D28D313/job/

## About the Role

* Passionate about building great products and great teams
 * Experienced in C#/.NET full stack development (WPF a plus); comfortable in complex, multi-component systems
 * Strong technical leader who takes initiative and collaborates to deliver impact
 * Skilled in debugging, troubleshooting, and working with large codebases
 * Able to guide Agile practices and drive process improvements
 * Excellent communicator-can explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
 * Eager to mentor others and foster a high-performing, innovative team environment, * BS or MS in a related technical field
 * 8+ years of software development experience (6+ with Master's, 3+ with PhD)
 * Expertise in object-oriented and procedural programming (C#, C++, Java, .NET)
 * Experience with safety-critical software in regulated environments (FDA, etc.) preferred
 * Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Azure Dev Ops, etc.), SDLC, and large codebases
 * Experience with cybersecurity, cloud computing, or deep learning is a plus

## Description

As Lead Software Engineer, you'll drive the design, development, and improvement of tools, processes, and software for clinical and internal users. You'll work hands-on with C#, WPF, and .NET to create user-facing applications for our medical devices, and play a key role in technical leadership, team development, and process improvement.

What You'll Do:

 * Lead technical design, development, and documentation of software components and systems
 * Write and test software for safety-critical, regulated medical devices
 * Mentor and guide junior engineers; champion best coding practices and Agile methodologies
 * Collaborate with stakeholders across product, engineering, and clinical teams to maximize value
 * Own system-level documentation and ensure compliance with safety, functional, and regulatory requirements
 * Drive continuous improvement in team processes, architecture, and software quality
 * Communicate progress, risks, and needs to management and cross-functional teams


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