C++ Software Engineer

C++ Senior Software Developer – MedTech

Location: Perth (HQ) | Sydney or Melbourne applicants welcome (flexible remote working)

Hays is partnering with a rapidly growing, VC-backed Australian MedTech company that is transforming care through cutting-edge biosensor technology. This multi-award-winning organisation is delivering real-world impact and making major strides in the medical device industry, backed by strong investment and a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to play a key role in the design, development and delivery of safety-critical medical software.

The Role

Reporting into senior R&D leadership, you will take ownership of complex software systems that underpin next-generation medical devices used in clinical environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading design, development and maintenance of medical device software in line with IEC 62304, ISO 13485 and internal QMS requirements
• Developing high-performance, real-time software (primarily C/C++) for device control and data processing
• Driving testing strategies across unit, integration and system levels to support verification and release
• Collaborating closely with hardware, clinical, UX and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Conducting code reviews, mentoring engineers and promoting best practice in secure, maintainable code
• Producing robust documentation with full traceability to support regulatory submissions
• Implementing secure OTA updates, BLE/NFC connectivity and system recovery mechanisms
• Supporting continuous improvement of software quality, performance and usability

Your Background

• 10+ years’ experience in software development, ideally within regulated or safety-critical environments
• Strong experience in Linux-based C/C++ development (Qt/QML highly regarded)
• Proven exposure to Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or SiMD
• Experience working within a QMS and regulated standards (IEC 62304 essential)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, version control (Git), testing and documentation
• Solid understanding of secure deployment, OTA pipelines, BLE/NFC and system hardening
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Australian working rights

Nice to Have

• Exposure to IEC 60601, ISO 13485 tools (e.g. Greenlight Guru)
• Integration with hospital systems (HL7, FHIR)
• Cybersecurity hardening, RTOS, V&V tools and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Why Apply?

• Join a high-growth MedTech company delivering meaningful patient outcomes
• Work on innovative, life-changing technology with real clinical impact
• Flexible working arrangements and access to a top-tier technical team
• Strong progression opportunities as the business scales rapidly