R&D Software Engineer I

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Software/Systems Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a R &D Software Engineer I, Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA . Position Overview The R&D Software Engineer I will be focused on Software Engineering and will use design and technical skills in the development of software for innovative electronic products to treat peripheral and heart valve diseases. The R&D Software Engineer I will participate in development and testing of software across multiple areas for medical device systems and work with cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization. The R&D Software Engineer I will perform and support a variety of development and engineering activities focused on software design and development. Essential Job Functions Designs and develops software for medical device product(s) in full compliance with the company’s Design Control requirements and consistent with FDA, ISO, and MDR requirements Participates on cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization Responsible for knowing and planning activities consistent with the company’s quality policy and quality objectives Responsible for ensuring lab notebooks are documented in a timely manner and consistent with the applicable SOP Supports the design and development of embedded firmware and application software (object oriented) for use in medical devices Helps to develop driver level code for microcontroller peripherals such as 1-Wire, I2C, SPI, USB and UART communication protocols Implements software features and write unit level test code Develops automated test scripts and assist in functional verification Initiates and conducts design reviews per medical device standards Works with Engineers in the development of design concepts Other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Proficient in C programming language, object-oriented language like C# is a plus Experience with Makefile, Compilers, Linkers and Assembly language code Experience in the use of software development tools including emulators, in-circuit debugging tools, Oscilloscopes and Logic Analyzers Experience in the use of issue tracking tools such as JIRA Experience in the use of source control repository systems such as GIT Experience in the development of medical devices is a plus Familiarity with RTOS and task schedulers Familiarity with setting up IDE’s for various microcontroller systems Experience with using Microsoft tool suite Effective communication skills with all levels of management Operate independently and adaptability to changing requirements Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Additional Information: The anticipated salary range for this position is $71,000-$113,000 The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $71,000 - $113,000 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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