C++ Linux Developer / Scrum Master

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C++, Linux, embedded systems, and medical device software development, along with proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and leading cross-functional Agile teams. This role combines hands-on software development expertise with Agile leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering a collaborative and continuously improving development environment.

C++ Linux Developer / Scrum Master
Location: Waukesha, WI (Hybrid)
Experience: 8-15 Years
Domain: Medical Devices / Healthcare Engineering
Role Type: Technical Leadership + Agile Delivery

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced C++ Linux Developer with Scrum Master experience to lead the design, development, and delivery of software solutions for regulated medical devices. This role combines hands-on software development expertise with Agile leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering a collaborative and continuously improving development environment.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C++, Linux, embedded systems, and medical device software development, along with proven experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies and leading cross-functional Agile teams.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C++ on Linux platforms.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Develop multithreaded, high-performance applications with strong emphasis on reliability and maintainability.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues across application, middleware, and Linux operating system layers.
• Work closely with Systems Engineering, Quality, Verification, and Product teams to implement requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and software development artifacts.
• Ensure compliance with medical device software development processes and quality standards.
• Support software verification, validation, defect analysis, and risk mitigation activities.

Scrum Master Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including:
• Daily Standups
• Sprint Planning
• Sprint Reviews
• Retrospectives
• Backlog Refinement
• Remove impediments and enable team productivity.
• Coach development teams on Scrum principles and Agile best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain healthy and prioritized backlogs.
• Monitor sprint progress and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication among distributed onsite and offshore teams.
• Track Agile metrics and support release planning and forecasting

Required Technical Skills

• Programming
• Expert-level C++ development
• Modern C++ (C++11/14/17 preferred)
• Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Multithreading and Concurrency
• Operating Systems
• Linux Development
• Linux Debugging and Performance Analysis
• Shell Scripting
• Development Tools
• Git
• Jenkins / CI-CD
• CMake / GNU Make
• GDB
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Domain Experience

Preferred experience in one or more of:

• Medical Devices
• Healthcare Software
• Diagnostic Systems
• Imaging Systems
• FDA-Regulated Products
• IEC 62304 Software Lifecycle Processes
• ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems
• Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
• Agile & Leadership Requirements
• 3+ years of Scrum Master experience.
• Strong understanding of:
• Scrum Framework
• Agile Methodologies
• Kanban
• SAFe (Preferred)
• Scrum Master Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master) preferred.
• Experience managing globally distributed teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills