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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Alphatec Spine, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Dicom, OpenCV, Commercial Software, Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Git, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-valence-alphatec-spine-8710244 ## About the Role The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Experienced with commercial software development for medical devices (IEC 62304). Experience with surgical navigation a plus * Experienced in C++ development in Linux environment. Experience with Qt framework is a plus * Familiarity with image processing and rendering toolkits such as VTK, ITK, OpenCV * Experience with 3D volumetric imaging (such as CT, CBCT, MRI) and medical image data formats (DICOM) * Experience with Agile software development methodologies, Git / Azure DevOps / Jira * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Familiarity with / participation in design decisions and tradeoffs for evolving codebases (e.g. rewrite vs. retain, code framework and language choices, architecture decisions) * Familiarity with 3D geometry for spatial navigation systems a plus Education and Experience * 5+ years experience in medical device software development * BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred, At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. ## Description Designing, developing, testing, maintaining and documenting/validating software applications. Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment, and testing execution. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments. Interfacing with mechanical, electrical, systems, software and test engineers., * Design and implement high quality applications and frameworks targeting the Unix/Linux platform * Design and implement application software in C++ * Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional R&D teams to support evaluation, prioritization, and detailed definition of future product features * Perform integration and system level testing of software and software/hardware systems * Develop documentation related to software development projects (design artifacts, test plans/cases, etc.) * Perform task estimation and develop software projects according to project plan * Manage multiple tasks/projects and priorities * Attend surgical cases, engage with surgeons, and maintain familiarity with current company endeavors across technical areas * Work closely with R&D and Marketing teams to support clinical prototyping, testing, and formal evaluation in cadaveric surgical lab settings * Provide technical support for field-deployed software applications as needed. Collaborate with clinical and field teams to gather information, investigate issues, drive the root-cause analysis, and lead the development of product improvements. 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