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Software Systems Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, classified under the Engineer category, which requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry the same day their U.S. employer issues an offer letter.
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Requisition ID: 66380
Title: Biomedical Engineer - Software Systems
Salary Range:
Salary Minimum: $94,000
Salary Maximum: $190,000
Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking a Biomedical Engineer - Software Systems to work directly with the ADI Engineering department within Arthrex. You will get to support full life cycle development of software applications, which includes initiation, design, development, verification/validation, release, deployment and maintenance. Responsibilities include defining software acceptance criteria, application of systems engineering with knowledge of basic FDA and ISO guidelines, project management, design history file creation, and design assurance testing support. Excellent communication and analytical skills required, Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering strongly preferred, strong technical project management skills will be essential for this position. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of software projects/programs.
- Supports the establishment of design inputs and system level software requirements, ensuring compliance to Arthrex Quality Management System (QMS) and global standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in the development of project plan, design and development plan, and specifications including transferring the product requirements to software use cases and acceptance criteria, collaborating on software test plans, assessing risk profiles, supporting risk management file creation, creating validation protocols, leading design reviews and phase gate closures, and sequencing project elements and discrete tasks.
- Assists in maintaining software project schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving obstacles through cross-functional collaboration across multiple time zones.
- Provisions tradeoffs between performance, cost, risk, and schedule. Participates in the review of design verification plans and procedures.
- Creates and maintains software product Design History Files (DHF) and helps coordinate all required activities with regulatory, quality, operations, and compliance teams.
- Ensures completion of Design Control Documentation.
- Participates in the review of software product complaints and performs root cause failure analysis.
- Identifies and pursues novel technology to support future strategic opportunities.
- Supports Quality System Audits conducted by external agencies, such as FDA, Notified Body and/or Regulatory Agency audits.
- Ensures alignment of internal and external customers.
- Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision.
- Travel up to 10-15% domestically and internationally.
Skills:
Engineer 2 level: (Range $94 - 140K)
- Experience supporting complex, cross functional teams independently required.
- Experience participating in strategic discussion that addresses both business and technical risks required.
- Knowledgeable of application of systems engineering required.
- Knowledgeable of basic FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical grade software required.
- Project management and communication skills training preferred.
- Software agile (SDLC) process knowledge preferred.
Sr 1 Engineer level: (Range $115 - 170K)
- Ability to lead complex, cross functional teams required.
- Experience contributing to strategic discussions that address both business and technical risks required.
- Knowledgeable of application of systems engineering required.
- Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical grade software required.
- Strong project management skillset required.
- Strong technical communication skills required.
- Software agile (SDLC) process knowledge preferred.
- Technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation preferred.
- Historical perspective on orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.
Sr 2 Engineer level: (Range $136 - 190K)
- Experience leading complex, cross functional teams independently.
- Experience leading strategic discussion that addresses both business and technical risks.
- Experienced in the application of systems engineering to the medical software industry required.
- Knowledgeable of FDA and ISO guidelines for the development of medical grade software required.
- Strong project management skillset required.
- Strong technical communication skills required.
- Deep understanding of Software agile (SDLC) process required.
- Deep technical knowledge in development methodologies, design, and project implementation required.
- Historical perspective on orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products preferred.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- 2 years of relevant work experience required.
Arthrex Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to U.S. engineering standards
CBP officers evaluate whether your degree maps to the engineering category, not software development broadly. A transcript showing coursework in systems architecture, embedded systems, or electrical engineering strengthens your TN visa classification at the border.
Target employers with active systems integration contracts
Defense contractors, aerospace firms, and federal IT vendors regularly hire Software Systems Engineers and are practiced at writing TN support letters that satisfy CBP's specialty occupation framing for this specific role.
Verify your offer letter names the TN engineer category
The offer letter is your primary TN document. It must explicitly state the USMCA engineer classification, your degree field, and the systems-level nature of the role. A letter that says 'software developer' without engineering context risks a CBP denial.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready employers
Not every company advertising Software Systems Engineer roles will sponsor work visas. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings—proving they have experience with visa sponsorship—so you spend time on applications that can actually move forward.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment timeline
Unlike Canadians, Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than the border. Schedule your consular appointment before finalizing a start date with your employer, since wait times vary by city and season.
Confirm your role's scope before the border or consulate
If your day-to-day work crosses into pure software configuration or IT support, a CBP officer may challenge the engineer classification. Document system design responsibilities, requirements analysis, and integration testing explicitly in your support letter.
Software Systems Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Systems Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role maps to the USMCA engineer category and you hold a qualifying engineering degree. CBP looks at whether the position requires engineering-level analysis, system design, or integration work. Roles that lean toward pure coding or IT administration without clear systems engineering scope can face pushback at the border or consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Software Systems Engineers?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, so approval depends entirely on your credentials and the offer letter, not random selection. H-1B visa selection runs roughly 25 to 30 percent in recent years. TN also processes same-day at the Canadian border, while H-1B petitions take months. The tradeoff is that TN does not lead directly to a green card, while H-1B is dual-intent.
Where can I find Software Systems Engineer jobs that offer TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals and filters job listings by employer visa sponsorship experience. General job boards don't surface this information, so you typically spend time applying to companies unfamiliar with work visa processes. Migrate Mate identifies roles at employers with recent visa filings, which demonstrates sponsorship capability and streamlines your search considerably.
What documents do I need to cross the Canadian border on a TN as a Software Systems Engineer?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a support letter from your employer on company letterhead, and proof of your engineering degree such as a diploma or transcripts. The letter should describe the systems engineering nature of the role, your credentials, your start date, and compensation structure. CBP may also ask for project descriptions or a resume.
Can a Canadian Software Systems Engineer work for multiple clients or on third-party contracts under TN status?
TN status ties you to the petitioning employer, not to specific project sites. Working at a client site is generally permissible as long as the employer-employee relationship remains intact and the work falls within the engineer classification. Arrangements that function as independent contracting rather than employment create TN compliance risks and should be reviewed carefully before accepting.