Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

4d•$152,800 - $229,200•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. You will be a member of the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) product development team. Specifically, you will join an R&D team creating category-redefining products for the high-growth airway management portfolio. Our team originated from Medtronic’s acquisition of Aircraft Medical and combines the agility of a startup with the support of an established manufacturer. You will work in a cooperative workspace with key cross-functional partners. Design, research, clinical science, marketing, and engineering come together to create meaningful products. This is an onsite role located at our Lafayette, CO campus. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. We are seeking a highly skilled, self-driven, motivated, enthusiastic, Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Embedded Linux development. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain embedded software for next-generation medical devices, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. This position is responsible for developing specialized embedded software systems for healthcare workers, specifically related to airway management in acute care setting such as Operation Room, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional team members, including software, hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers, to build the embedded device. You will be at the junction of user experience and software engineering, applying deep technical expertise to realize challenging design goals. This position applies technical expertise combining software and hardware in solving complex technical problems and provides solutions that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed with some direction and latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. The role will collaborate with cross-function team members including software, hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree and minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on Linux or Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or PhD with 3 years relevant experience.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and shell scripting.
Hands-on experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, and cross-compilation toolchains.
Prior working knowledge of embedded system (Linux, QNX, ThreadX etc.)
Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR etc.).
Understanding of hardware/software integration and RTOS concepts.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Knowledge of HW communication protocols (I2C, SPI, GPIO etc.)
Understanding of version control systems and configuration management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the medical device industry.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (IEC 62304, ISO 13485).
Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscope, logic analyser).
Experience with cloud connectivity and IoT protocols.
Prior working experience in build systems like Yocto or Buildroot
Experience in Linux power and performance optimization
Solid knowledge of network communication protocols, and image processing algorithms using AI.
Knowledge of continuous development and/or integration tools and practices, included automated testing and deployment
Ability to comprehend datasheets schematics and apply information to software design
Experience with IAR Toolchain and other cross-platform compilers
Experience working in a structured software development environment following a well-defined software development process
Develop interactive GUI for the user using standard libraries (QT, LVGL)
Demonstrated ability to quickly interpret an extensive variety of technical information and find resolution to an issue quickly.

Responsibilities

Work across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program needs, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
Architect, design, and develop embedded Linux software for medical devices, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
Integrate, customize, and optimize the Linux kernel, device drivers, and Board Support Packages (BSPs) to meet specific hardware and performance requirements.
Develop standard, manageable, maintainable, and scalable user-space applications with GUI support for effective user interaction.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate sensors, motor controllers, and other peripherals into the embedded platform.
Implement and maintain secure boot processes, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and system diagnostics to ensure device integrity and reliability.
Conduct comprehensive debugging, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and regularly update technical documentation.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, detailed design descriptions, test plans, test protocols, and test reports.
Foster and maintain effective working relationships with other team members to ensure seamless project execution and team collaboration.

Benefits

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)