Senior Systems Software Engineer

Intuitive • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Systems Software Engineer with a strong background in real-time OS systems to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software that runs on our next-generation medical devices, with a specific focus on Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Linux-based platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of low-level software, hardware-software integration, and the ability to work within a highly regulated development environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as ThreadX, SafeRTOS, QNX.
• Experience with embedded Linux, including kernel configuration, driver development, and application development in the user space.
• Solid understanding of hardware-software integration and the ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets.
• Experience with communication protocols commonly used in embedded systems (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP).
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and standards, particularly IEC 62304.
• Experience with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG/SWD debuggers, GDB), and hardware testing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems development.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python for automated testing and build processes.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with other relevant standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.
• Experience with multi-threaded, event-driven programming.
• Knowledge of embedded security principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for real-time and safety-critical applications on medical devices.
• Work with and contribute to software running on Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like ThreadX, SafeRTOS, QNX and embedded Linux distributions like Yocto, Buildroot.
• Develop and implement device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and other low-level firmware to interface with custom hardware.
• Optimize software for performance, memory usage, and power consumption on resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to define software requirements, troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues, and ensure seamless system functionality.
• Debug and validate software using a range of tools, including in-circuit debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Participate in the bring-up and testing of new hardware prototypes and custom boards.
• Contribute to the software architecture and technical design of new products and features, ensuring designs are robust, scalable, and maintainable.
• Apply knowledge of software design methodologies and design patterns to produce high-quality, reusable code.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests to ensure software reliability and compliance with design specifications.
• Adhere to software development lifecycle processes and documentation standards required for medical device regulation (e.g., IEC 62304).
• Participate in risk analysis and contribute to the software risk management file (per ISO 14971) to identify and mitigate software-related hazards.
• Generate and maintain clear, well-structured technical documentation, including software requirements specifications, design documents, and test reports.
• Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with systems engineers, quality assurance, and clinical specialists.
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) as part of an agile or waterfall development process.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree