Software Engineer

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 Position
At QuidelOrtho, we're advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all . Join our mission as a Senior Software Engineer on our R&D Instrument Platforms organization to support software development with a strong emphasis on building, configuring, and maintaining Unix-like operating systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who can work hands-on with system-level software and build tooling while delivering reliable, testable code in a structured engineering process. 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 is based at our beautiful waterfront campus with walking trail, fitness center, and full-service onsite cafeteria in the Rochester, NY region.
NOTE: Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating from outside of the Rochester area.
The Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain OS images and platform software for Linux/Unix-like environments.
• Develop and maintain C++ components that interact with low-level services and system interfaces.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests; improve automated test coverage over time.
• Translate system and software requirements into implementation tasks and verification criteria.
• Produce and review software design documentation (interfaces, module behavior, constraints).
• Troubleshoot platform, build, and runtime issues across development and integration environments.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual
Required Skills:

• 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 in a medical device environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with cross-compilation, build systems (e.g., CMake/Make), and shell tooling.
• Experience writing unit tests and integrating tests into CI pipelines.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Embedded systems development, including RTOS and real-time applications.
• 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.).
• Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, and CAN communication protocols.
• Direct experience with QNX BSPs, startup/configuration, and deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with embedded or real-time systems constraints.
• Experience with static analysis and secure coding practices.

The Key Stake Holders
Internal Customers:

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

External Customers:

• Software Development partners and suppliers.