Senior C++ Software Engineer

As a Senior C++ Software Engineer at Zimmer Biomet, you will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions for medical imaging and AI applications. The role involves collaborating with research, product, QA, UX, and regulatory teams, deploying software on Linux-based systems, and ensuring cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. You will mentor junior developers, contribute to technical documentation, and participate in code reviews. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Computer Science (or equivalent experience), at least 6 years of relevant experience, proficiency in C++ 17 or newer, Qt Framework, Python, and scripting languages, and experience with Docker, Team City, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. The position is based in Salt Lake City, USA or Strasbourg, France, with a salary range of $110K–$138K plus bonus target and requires willingness to travel within the USA and France.

Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in medical technology, seeks a Senior C++ Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of robust, secure, and high-performance software solutions. This role collaborates with research and product teams to integrate AI and medical imaging technologies, ensuring high-quality applications for mission-critical medical software. The position offers a flexible working environment, competitive total rewards, wellness incentives, and a culture of recognition. Compensation ranges from $110K to $138K plus bonus target. The successful candidate will contribute to innovation, technical leadership, and professional growth within a supportive and inclusive team.

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work at the intersection of software engineering, medical imaging, and AI, collaborating closely with research and product teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performance applications.

How You'll Create Impact

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions in a production environment primarily using C++, QT, and scripting languages.
• Contribute to software architecture, technical design, and technology selection.
• Build, package, and deploy software through automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate machine learning models into production software.
• Work closely with Product, QA, UX, and Regulatory teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Deploy and optimize applications on dedicated Linux-based medical systems.
• Design software with cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory compliance in mind.
• Produce and maintain professional-level technical documentation covering architecture, implementation, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior developers

What Makes You Stand Out

• You are analytical and solution-oriented.
• You are passionate about building reliable, high-quality software.
• You are curious and eager to learn new technologies.
• You are ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience required.
• Experience developing and deploying software with Linux
• Proficiency in C++ 17 or newer
• Proven experience developing applications with Qt Framework (GUI, multithreading, Signals/Slots, custom widgets)
• Good working knowledge of Python and scripting languages
• Solid understanding of software architecture and object-oriented design
• Experience with Docker, Team City (or equivalent CI/CD platforms) and Git
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests (e.g., Google Test)
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and refactoring skills.
• Experience participating in code reviews and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for software systems.
• Familiarity with Secure Boot, TPM, secure key management, and Linux system security

Travels

• Willingness and flexibility to travel, within USA and France as required.
• The position is based in Salt Lake City, USA or in Strasbourg, France.
• Expected Compensation Range: 110K-138K$ plus bonus target

Who we are

At Orthogrid Systems, we develop advanced software applications that assist surgeons during intraoperative procedures using fluoroscopic imaging systems. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will make a significant and tangible contribution to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical medical software.

More information on our website: OrthoGrid | Zimmer Biomet

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions in a production environment using C++, Qt, and scripting languages.
• Contribute to software architecture, technical design, and technology selection.
• Build, package, and deploy software through automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to integrate machine learning models into production software.
• Work closely with Product, QA, UX, and Regulatory teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Deploy and optimise applications on dedicated Linux-based medical systems.
• Design software with cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory compliance in mind.
• Produce and maintain professional-level technical documentation covering architecture, implementation, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and junior developers.

Skills:

• Proficiency in C++ 17 or newer is required.
• Proven experience developing applications with the Qt Framework, including GUI, multithreading, Signals/Slots, and custom widgets.
• Good working knowledge of Python and scripting languages is necessary.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and object-oriented design is essential.
• Experience with Docker, Team City (or equivalent CI/CD platforms), and Git is required.
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests such as Google Test is necessary.
• Strong debugging, performance optimisation, and refactoring skills are required.
• Experience participating in code reviews and collaborative development workflows is important.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for software systems, including Secure Boot, TPM, secure key management, and Linux system security, is required.

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience is required.