Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Middleware

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

QuidelOrtho is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Middleware to join our R&D Instrument Platforms organization to provide technical leadership for the realization of a new / substantially evolved existing product / feature within our portfolio of products. This position is responsible for developing software and supporting software development processes and tools. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements development, design, build, implementation, and testing.

This role focuses on designing and implementing robust inter-process and inter-node communication for distributed embedded Linux systems. Emphasis will be placed on real-time messaging, safety, and scalability to support time-sensitive workflows across multiple software components and hardware nodes.

This position is located in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Design and implement modular middleware components that enable real-time communication between distributed subsystems using DDS, ROS2, or other inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms.
• Act as Software SME in design discussions with Product Managers and Systems Engineers to define requirements.
• Help define system architecture, configurations, and development processes to ensure long-term maintainability and traceability within a regulated quality management system.
• Design and implement service abstraction layers to decouple application logic from hardware and OS dependencies.
• Determines technical / operational feasibility by conducting system analysis, developing POCs, etc.
• Contribute to system-wide synchronization, logging, and monitoring infrastructure to support observability of system performance, resource utilization, and health.
• Enforce good software design practices throughout requirement gathering, architecture definition, unit testing, and code reviews.
• Develop integration test frameworks to ensure robustness in multi-process embedded environments.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 
• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years required with bachelor’s or 3 years with master’s degree, preferably leading in a medical device environment or equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Modern C++ (C++11 minimum, C++17 or newer preferred) with a strong focus on memory-safe design techniques.
• Experience with IPC messaging middleware such as DDS, protobuf, ZeroMQ, etc.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and toolchains, including Git, CI/CD integration, and issue tracking platforms such as Jira, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience developing and testing embedded system software for real time applications/robotic systems.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with a systematic approach to solving complex technical issues.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as GTest, PyTest, or similar, including test mocking, emulation, and simulation tools for embedded Linux systems.
• Ability to travel 5% or less, domestically.

Preferred Skills:

• Embedded systems development, including RTOS and real-time applications.
• Design and integration of modular, maintainable software interfaces using Interface Definition Languages (IDLs), versioned APIs (e.g., REST), event-driven or pub/sub architectures, and schema validation (e.g., JSON Schema, XSD) to support cross-language and backend-to-UI interoperability.
• Experience or working knowledge of the Rust programming language.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation and tooling.
• Proficiency in modern cross-platform software design using contemporary build systems (e.g., CMake, etc.).
• Designing testable architectures and developing deterministic test cases using automated testing frameworks, including mocking, emulation, and simulation tools for embedded Linux systems.
• Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, and CAN communication protocols.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Quality/Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing, Service, Clinical Medical Affairs, Project Management Office

External Partners:

• Software Development partners and suppliers.

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Including walk-in fridges/freezer. Up to 60% of the time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines

Physical Demands

A job description should include physical demands that are essential to the job's performance to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Physical demands are the level and duration of physical exertion needed to perform critical tasks, such as: 

sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Other physical demands include: 

• Bending 
• Crawling 
• Stooping 
• Vision 
• Climbing or balancing 
• Kneeling 
• Crouching 
• Talking or hearing 
• Tasting or smelling 

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].