Proclinical Staffing
Sr Software Engineer
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Ready to engineer precision in the world of medical devices?
Join a cutting-edge team and play a vital role in developing the instrumentation that powers tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Proclinical is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of software solutions, with a focus on Python development and cloud-connected applications. This hybrid position requires two days per week in the office in Watford.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain software using Python, including writing tests with pytest and implementing software design patterns.
- Debug, read, and make targeted changes to C/C++ codebases as needed.
- Work with WebSockets, Web APIs, and cloud-connected applications.
- Utilize Linux utilities such as v4l2, ntp, systemd, journalctl, and iptables for development and troubleshooting.
- Apply networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, and related debugging workflows.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary agile team across cloud, mobile, web, and embedded engineering.
- Clearly discuss technical trade-offs and work collaboratively to reach practical engineering solutions.
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Key Skills and Requirements:
- Proficiency in Python development, including testing frameworks like pytest and mocking techniques.
- Ability to navigate and modify C/C++ codebases.
- Experience with WebSockets, Web APIs, and cloud-connected systems.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems and associated utilities.
- Strong understanding of networking principles and debugging workflows.
- Effective communication skills and experience working in agile, interdisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of video engineering technologies such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, live streaming, or WebRTC.
- Understanding of video streaming protocols and metrics, including WebRTC, RTP/RTSP, HLS/DASH, latency, jitter, packet loss, bitrate, frame drops, and buffering.
- Experience with resource-constrained or embedded platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS.
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