Senior Software Engineer - Firmware

GE HealthCare•Waukesha, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Firmware Engineer – MRI Systems Build intelligent technology that improves patient lives. We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our team supporting advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. In this role, you will help design, develop, and integrate embedded software that delivers reliable, real-time performance for sophisticated medical devices, while exploring how modern AI-assisted approaches can improve development quality and innovation. You’ll work hands-on with C++ and object-oriented design, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and firmware teammates. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and the responsible use of AI-based tools to enhance engineering productivity. We believe great engineering thrives in an environment where people feel supported and empowered to grow. If you’re passionate about building robust software, learning continuously, and contributing to technology that improves patient care, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
4+ years of experience developing software in C++, with object-oriented design and programming experience
Experience designing, developing, testing, or debugging embedded, firmware, or closely related software systems
Familiarity with the software development life cycle, from requirements through implementation and verification

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related technical field
Experience with CI, automated testing, or related software quality practices
Experience troubleshooting embedded systems using tools such as emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers
Experience working with a real-time operating system (RTOS) such as VxWorks
Experience working in a Linux-based development environment
Passion in AI-enabled development tools, such as those used for code comprehension, testing, refactoring, reviews, or documentation, applied in alignment with security, privacy, and quality standards
Experience working in regulated environments or with structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and results

Responsibilities

Contribute to firmware development activities, including technical planning, execution, and progress updates, in partnership with cross-functional teams
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality embedded software using modern C++ and object-oriented programming principles
Develop real-time firmware components that interface closely with custom hardware while supporting requirements for safety, reliability, determinism, and testability
Collaborate with system, hardware, and architecture teams to translate product requirements into clear firmware designs and well-defined hardware interfaces
Support design improvements and consistent engineering practices across products in collaboration with senior engineers and architects
Participate in design and code reviews, sharing knowledge and helping uphold coding standards, best practices, and regulatory expectations
Work within an Agile development environment, including sprint planning, execution, and continuous improvement activities
Support and collaborate with other engineers, contributing to a culture of learning, inclusion, and strong engineering fundamentals
Take ownership of assigned work by communicating progress clearly, identifying risks early, and following through with team support
Bring curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development, exploring responsible ways to use AI tools to improve code quality, testing, documentation, and developer efficiency