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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Platform Software Enigneer - **Company:** VACO LLC - **Location:** Logan, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Robotic Automation Software, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, System Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Management of Software Versions, Robot Operating System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Deployment Automation, DO-178B - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57095553a865d50c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven history of delivering complex software platforms or products from concept through commercial launch. * Experience developing software within a regulated or safety-critical industry, such as: + Medical Devices + Aerospace + Automotive Functional Safety + Industrial Robotics + Defense Systems * Hands-on experience operating under formal software lifecycle standards such as IEC 62304, DO-178C, ISO 26262, or equivalent frameworks. * Demonstrated ownership of software architecture and technical decision-making for large-scale platforms or frameworks. * Experience implementing test-driven development practices and establishing quality standards across engineering teams. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence technical direction and mentor engineers at multiple levels. Technical Skills * Expert-level proficiency in C++ and real-time or embedded software development. * Deep understanding of software architecture principles, distributed systems, and hardware-software integration. * Experience designing APIs, frameworks, and abstractions used by multiple engineering teams. * Strong knowledge of fault-tolerant, safety-critical, and high-reliability software systems. * Proven ability to create architectural documentation suitable for audits, regulatory reviews, and long-term maintainability. * Experience with software testing frameworks, continuous integration, and system validation methodologies. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience contributing to regulatory documentation, risk management artifacts, design history files, or equivalent engineering documentation. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering collaboration tools., * Prior experience supporting FDA 510(k) or PMA submissions. * Proficiency with Python development. * Experience working with robotic systems, embedded computing platforms, sensors, actuators, and hardware control interfaces. * Familiarity with Embedded Linux and real-time operating systems (RTOS). * Experience with ROS2 (Robot Operating System). * Startup or early-stage company experience. * Previous success building or scaling a platform engineering function. * Experience mentoring senior engineers and technical leads. * Knowledge of cloud-connected robotic systems, remote diagnostics, or fleet management architectures. ## Description Our client is seeking a Staff Platform Software Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of its robotics software platform. This platform serves as the foundation for control systems, AI capabilities, safety-critical functions, and hardware integration across the product ecosystem. This individual will establish the long-term technical vision for the platform, ensuring it scales from product development through commercial deployment while supporting FDA-regulated medical device requirements. The role requires close collaboration with robotics, AI, quality, and regulatory teams, as well as technical leadership and mentorship across the engineering organization., * Own the architecture and technical roadmap for the robotics software platform, including hardware interfaces, control algorithm integration, and safety-critical subsystems. * Define and document platform-level architectural decisions related to real-time performance, fault handling, safety interlocks, software versioning, and deployment strategies. * Lead platform development efforts in compliance with IEC 62304 software lifecycle requirements, including Class B and Class C software components. * Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain design history files, software traceability, and technical documentation. * Establish and enforce software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing methodologies, automated validation, and documentation standards. * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to platform, systems, and firmware engineers. * Represent the platform architecture during design reviews, hazard analyses, risk assessments (ISO 14971), regulatory audits, and compliance activities. * Collaborate with Robotics, Controls, and AI Engineering teams to ensure platform capabilities effectively support current and future product requirements. * Drive decisions that balance performance, safety, reliability, maintainability, and scalability. * Influence organizational technical strategy and contribute to the successful commercialization of advanced robotic healthcare solutions., Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. * California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. * Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. * Residents of all other states may access our policies here. * Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. * Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.