Urology R&D Software Engineering Co-op

Location: United States | US-MN-Maple Grove Department: Interns/Graduates

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About Role

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three/four days per week.

Relocation and housing assistance may be available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers.

As an URO R&D Software Engineering Co-op at Boston Scientific, you will gain hands-on experience designing, developing and testing innovative software solutions that support next-generation medical devices within our Urology division. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to the development of software and systems for Class II and Class III medical devices, including advanced capital equipment and active implantable technologies that help improve patient care.

In this role, you will gain exposure to the software development life cycle, from system architecture and requirements definition to implementation, testing and deployment. You will have opportunities to apply your technical skills, explore emerging technologies and support efficient software development processes while contributing to meaningful projects that help advance new products toward regulatory approval and commercial launch.

Throughout your co-op experience, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Clinical, to solve technical challenges and develop reliable, high-quality solutions. You will also have opportunities to strengthen your technical, analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, mentorship and exposure to industry best practices in medical device software development.

Your responsibilities will include

Contribute to the architecture, development and deployment of software and system solutions for Class II and Class III medical devices within the Urology division.

Support the implementation of efficient, maintainable software and system development processes, tools and workflows.

Participate in new product development activities that help advance innovative medical technologies toward regulatory approval and commercial launch.

Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate technical challenges, analyze data and recommend solutions.

Prepare technical reports and documentation to communicate engineering results, findings and recommendations.

Assist in troubleshooting products and process challenges related to software design, materials and manufacturing processes.

Support the development and execution of test procedures and assist in training technicians and operators in new processes.

Contribute to the development of new product concepts, software designs and processes, including opportunities to submit innovative ideas.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical and Marketing, to support projects of varying complexity.

Participate in engineering projects aligned with business needs and individual technical interests.

Required qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering or biomedical engineering, with an expected graduation date between Fall/Winter 2027 and Spring 2030.

Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.

Have reliable transportation to and from 300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA 01752, or One Scimed Place, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Boston Scientific does not provide transportation or transportation support to and from its locations.

Available to participate for the full duration of the co-op program from Jan. 11 through Aug. 6 or Aug. 13, 2027.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with safety-critical software development life cycles, including architecture, requirements definition, design implementation, testing, release documentation and post-market support.

Experience collaborating with project managers and subject matter experts to develop work breakdown structures, plan project activities and execute functional milestones.

Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools for productivity, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and ChatGPT, or software development tools, such as Claude Code, Codex and GitHub Copilot.

Experience using at least one programming language, such as C, C++, C# or Python, in a professional setting, including an internship or co-op.

Familiarity with medical device risk assessment methodologies, including design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) and hazard analysis.

Experience with source control, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and requirements management tools, such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins and Cockpit.

Familiarity with medical device cybersecurity activities, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and post-market surveillance.

Requisition ID: 637477

Minimum Salary: $ 43368

Maximum Salary: $ 58552

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scient