Principal Software Engineer - Signals & Algorithm Interfaces (Python/C++)

Location: Newton, Massachusetts, United States; minimum 4 days per week onsite

Salary: $152,800–$229,200 USD annually, plus eligibility for the hirify.global Incentive Plan.

Company

hirify.global is a global healthcare technology company developing medical technologies that improve patient care.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture for algorithm integration into the Affera Prism Mapping platform.
• Design real-time signal pipelines, algorithm execution frameworks, and data contracts connecting hardware, algorithms, mapping, and UI.
• Define multi-release technical direction, engineering standards, and the partnership model between algorithm development and production engineering.
• Lead major subsystems and cross-cutting technical initiatives involving real-time guarantees, determinism, and clinical performance.
• Drive technical alignment across software, systems, quality, product, hardware, and clinical stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, communicate technical tradeoffs, and resolve complex cross-domain problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 5 years, or a PhD with at least 3 years.
• Professional experience with Python and C++.
• Experience with software architecture for complex, multi-component systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Newton, Massachusetts, at least 4 days per week.
• For degrees earned outside the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
• U.S. work authorization sponsorship is offered for Principal-level roles and above; sponsorship includes H-1B, TN, and J visas.

Nice to have

• Deep expertise in real-time signal and algorithm pipelines, DSP fundamentals, latency, determinism, and sample integrity.
• Experience building research-to-production pathways for algorithm development.
• Experience delivering real-time, device-integrated, or networked systems.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and defining architecture across teams.
• Experience in regulated environments and using AI tools to improve engineering productivity and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a patient-focused healthcare technology environment with cross-functional collaboration.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts for eligible regular employees.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match, employee stock purchase plan, and incentive plans.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement and a global well-being program.