R&D Software Design Intern
Boston Scientific
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- JavaJavaScriptC++KotlinLinuxEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Arden Hills · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- C++41%Java39%JavaScript37%Kotlin3%of 150 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About The Role
Our R&D engineers are tasked with designing and developing implant products for the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) group. This includes technologies that monitor, support diagnosis, and treat irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest. AIS provides devices and therapies for a patient’s entire continuum of care, from diagnostic to treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement software features for medical device prototypes using Java as the primary development language, with additional contributions in Kotlin, C++, and JavaScript as needed.
- Support mobile and embedded development on Android OS and Linux, helping to optimize performance, reliability, and user experience in clinical environments.
- Collaborate with engineering and clinical teams to translate procedural insights into software requirements, including viewing live and recorded procedures to inform design decisions.
- Assist in developing and validating test methods that replicate real-world device usage, integrating clinical feedback into iterative software improvements.
- Contribute to data analysis efforts by working with clinical datasets to identify patterns and inform device behavior, interface logic, and procedural support tools.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2028 - May 2029)
- Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Must be able to start internship on May 17th or 24th, 2027 and work for 12 weeks.
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
- Key requirement of experience with Java.
- Familiarity using Kotlin or Android OS.
- Familiarity using Linux or C++.
- Familiarity using JavaScript.
Qualifications
- Medical industry experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Passion to learn new technologies and find new solutions.
- Demonstrated technical skills.
- People leadership potential.
This role is onsite, requiring employees to be in our local office 5 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.
This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.