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Founding Lead Software Engineer

Randstad Digital
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026

Job Details

job summary:

As a Founding Software Engineer, you will be the primary architect of our digital ecosystem.


You will lead the transition from prototype to a scalable, clinical-grade platform. This role re-


quires a blend of hands-on coding, high-level system design, and the management of offshore


development teams.





location: Chicago, Illinois

job type: Permanent

salary: $100,000 - 150,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities


- Architecture & Scalability: Design and implement a robust full-stack infrastructure (AWS/Azure)


capable of handling high-frequency EEG data.


- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor offshore development teams, ensuring high code


standards and alignment with the product roadmap.


- Regulatory Compliance: Lead the development of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)


within a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring adherence to FDA/ISO standards.


- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware engineers and data scientists to


ensure seamless integration between the wearable patch and the cloud.




qualifications:

Qualifications


- Experience: 5 years as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally in a startup or medical device


environment.


- Technical Stack: Mastery of Swift, React, and Flutter; deep experience with AWS or Azure


cloud services.


- Leadership: Proven track record leading offshore or distributed engineering teams.


- Compliance: Experience operating under a QMS or building regulated software (HIPAA,


IEC 62304) is highly preferred.




Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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