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Lake Forest, California, United States
Onsite
At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join our team. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for architecting, designing, and developing complex Windows-based software applications that support Alcon's next-generation ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical medical devices.
In this highly visible role, you will drive software architecture, and influence engineering best practices across multiple product development programs leveraging technologies including C#, .NET, WPF/XAML, MVVM, C, and C++. You will lead the development of scalable, high-performance software solutions while partnering closely with systems engineering, hardware, quality, regulatory, and product management to deliver innovative products that meet demanding performance, cybersecurity, reliability, interoperability, and regulatory requirements.
This onsite opportunity in Lake Forest, California offers the chance to shape the future of ophthalmic technology by leading the development of next-generation diagnostic and surgical platforms. As a key technical leader, you will influence product strategy, drive innovation across multiple programs, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to deliver technologies that improve patient outcomes and help people see brilliantly.
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Compensation and Benefits
Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.
The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Pay Range
128,350.00 - 166,100.00
Pay Frequency
Annual
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
