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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** Analog Devices - **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States - **Salary:** $134,644.0 - $201,966.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cerner, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Apple Mac Systems, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Bioinformatics, C++ (Programming Language), Clinical Data Repository, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Relational Databases, Linux, Dicom, Distributed Computing Environment, Linux on Embedded Systems, Github, Imaging Technology, Interoperability, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Laboratory Information Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Load Testing, Machine Learning, MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, AWS Cdk, Data Processing, Software Distribution, Pytorch, Software Verification, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Delivery Pipeline, Epic Beaker, Software Security, Backend, Fastapi, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Vertica, Terraform - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11665944/staff-backend-software-engineer-massachusetts-ma-wilmington ## About the Role Software Development * Expert-level proficiency in Python and modern software development frameworks ( FastAPI , Pydantic , SQLModel , PyTorch , or similar). * Experience developing software for medical devices, diagnostic instruments, laboratory equipment, healthcare technologies, scientific instrumentation, or other mission-critical systems. * Experience developing and maintaining production software across Linux-based embedded devices, Windows, and macOS environments. * Strong understanding of hardware/software integration, instrument control, device communications, and sensor-driven systems. * Implementation of LIS/LIMS, EHR/EMR, VNA/PACS integrations with systems like Epic Beaker, Mirth, Oracle Cerner . Data & Cloud Technologies * Hands-on experience with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM . * Extensive experience with relational database s such as MySQL, ClickHouse , PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, including schema design, migrations, and ORM/ODM troubleshooting. * Experience designing and scaling cloud-based applications using AWS, Kubernetes, and modern observability/monitoring solutions. * Experience building distributed machine learning training and inference systems using Ray or comparable distributed computing frameworks. * Experience implementing secure architectures for healthcare, scientific and regulated data environments. Software Engineering Excellence * Experience with GitHub CI/CD, containerization, Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, Terraform), automated testing, and deployment pipelines. * Demonstrated expertise in performance optimization, scalability, load testing, software distribution, and application security. * Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, reliability engineering, and full-stack application development. Preferred Qualifications * Experience developing software within a regulated medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or laboratory environment. * Familiarity with software quality and regulatory frameworks such as: FDA medical device development processes, IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software), ISO 13485, Design Controls, Software Verification & Validation (V&V), Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) * Experience working with biomedical signals, medical sensors, diagnostic workflows, laboratory automation systems, imaging systems, or clinical data platforms. * Experience with Go, Rust, C, C++, or embedded Linux development. * Recent hands-on experience building and maintaining production Python systems. Non-Technical Requirements * Willingness to live in Massachusetts and work onsite as required. * Ability to thrive in multidisciplinary environments and collaborate effectively with engineers, scientists, clinicians, and healthcare stakeholders. * Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills. * Ability to work independently while providing clear status updates and realistic estimates. * Commitment to continuous learning and improving both technical capabilities and team outcomes. * Passion for developing technologies that improve healthcare, diagnostics, and patient outcomes., Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered. ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain software for medical devices, diagnostic systems, biomedical instrumentation, and laboratory automation platforms. * Collaborate with biomedical engineers, clinicians, scientists, laboratory personnel, and hardware engineers to define system requirements and translate them into robust software solutions. * Contribute to system architecture decisions spanning embedded systems, instrumentation, cloud platforms, and user-facing applications. * Execute healthcare interoperability including EMR integration, HL7, FHIR , leverage healthcare interoperability frameworks including IHE and DICOM , implement laboratory analytical workflows . * Implement and optimize software for real-time control, sensor integration, data acquisition, signal processing, analytics, and monitoring applications. * Develop APIs, cloud services, and secure data pipelines supporting healthcare, diagnostic, and scientific workflows. * Develop scalable machine learning and data-processing solutions for detection, classification, analytical, or diagnostic applications. * Support the development of software that meets quality, reliability, and traceability expectations commonly found in regulated industries. 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