Senior Firmware Engineer
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 Senior Firmware Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing and verifying software that powers life-changing, safety-critical medical devices. This position sits within our Active Implantable Systems R&D team and contributes directly to technologies that improve patient outcomes. You will lead firmware development efforts for microcontroller-based systems, partner cross-functionally on system architecture, and help drive engineering excellence through strong technical leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, quality and patient impact. This role is based on-site in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Employees are expected to work from the local office atleast 4 days/ 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 or master’s degree in computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in embedded firmware development
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ within resource-constrained systems
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices in regulated environments
- Experience with static analysis tools and software quality methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear, concise technical documentation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments, including tools such as Jira
- Knowledge of IEC 62304 software lifecycle processes
- Experience applying cybersecurity principles to connected medical devices
- Experience with wireless communication protocols such as BLE or Wi-Fi
- Familiarity with bootloaders, over-the-air updates and secure firmware architectures
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python for tool development and automation
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based medical devices
- Lead technical direction for development tools, workflows and engineering processes to ensure software integrity and reliability
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Lead software design reviews, code reviews and risk assessments to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Partner with hardware, systems and quality engineering teams to define and influence system architecture
- Develop and execute unit, integration and automated test strategies to ensure robust software performance
- Support verification and validation activities, including traceability, documentation and regulatory compliance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
