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.

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Software Development Engineer who has the skill and experience to design, develop, and maintain complex software components in one or more object-oriented programming languages. This role will also demonstrate ownership of requirements, build, integration and testing of software in line with defined software development processes and tools. This position is based in Rochester, NY. Qualified candidates requiring H1-B or TN sponsorship will be considered.

• Develops software solution(s) / feature(s) including Definition of Done (DoD) artifacts within an Agile development environment.
• Translates requirements into list of user stories and ensures timely delivery with quality.
• Collaborates using principles of Software Development lifecycle (SDLC) and helps improve Agile processes.
• Design's software considering customer workflow, security, serviceability, performance, and code maintainability.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills using software debugging tools to investigate field issues.
• Works in compliance with the quality management system (QMS).
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a software field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of involvement in developing software for a multi-discipline complex system.
• Strong knowledge of object oriented design and software design patterns.
• Experience with embedded real-time applications written in C, C++.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• > Software control of electro-mechanical devices utilizing stepper motors, position encoders, and other sensing technology.
• > Relational database design and utilization within an embedded environment.
• > Complex machine scheduling and sequencing applications.
• > Machine vision. Image capture and image analysis.
• Hands on experience with unit test tools, test automation tools and modern CI-CD tools.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to explore alternate technology and approach to solve problem at hand.
• Skilled in breaking down problem / work items and estimating task efforts.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with writing technical requirements.
• Operates through the entire Software Development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• >3 years of experience with software development for medical devices or software development in another regulated industry.
• Exposure with QNX operating system.

Internal Parners:

• Work with other Instrument R&D and Assay engineering groups & support engineers.

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 their 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

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