Firmware Engineer II

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work. As a Firmware Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development and verification of software that powers life-changing, safety-critical medical devices. This position sits within our Active Implantable Systems R&D team and supports technologies that improve patient outcomes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems. This role offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise while contributing to innovative solutions at the intersection of quality, performance and patient impact. This role is based on-site in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Employees are expected to work from the local office at least four days per week to support collaboration, innovation and hands-on development activities. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field
Minimum of 2 years' experience in embedded firmware development
Proficiency in C and/or C++ within embedded or resource-constrained systems
Foundational understanding of software development lifecycle practices
Experience with debugging and testing embedded systems
Ability to develop clear and concise technical documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum environments and tools such as Jira
Exposure to IEC 62304 or other regulated software lifecycle processes
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles for connected medical devices
Exposure to wireless communication protocols such as BLE or Wi-Fi
Familiarity with bootloaders, over-the-air updates and secure firmware concepts
Experience with scripting languages such as Python for basic automation

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based medical devices under the guidance of senior engineers
Contribute to development tools, workflows and engineering processes to support software integrity and reliability
Collaborate with hardware, systems and quality engineering teams to support system integration and overall product development
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews and risk assessments to ensure high-quality deliverables
Develop and execute unit and integration tests to support robust software performance
Support verification and validation activities, including documentation, traceability and regulatory compliance
Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues, contributing to root cause analysis and resolution
Apply software development best practices and continuously build technical knowledge in embedded systems