Sr Software Engineer: Embedded C++
About The Position
At Medtronic, the Neuroscience portfolio is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders, spine conditions, and chronic pain. The Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Operating Unit provides innovative technologies that support clinicians in treating various conditions. Medtronic brings bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first. This role involves working onsite 4 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as they engineer the extraordinary. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for next-generation medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and high-quality software solutions that meet regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a PhD
- 4+ years of experience in embedded software development, including significant experience with C and C++.
- Developed and reviewed documentation according to medical device regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 62304).
- Proven track record of leading software architecture and development for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers, and hardware/software interfaces.
- Experience in regulated environments (medical device experience preferred).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience with ARM Cortex, ST Microelectronics, ADI Sharc, or other microcontroller platforms.
- Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, static analysis tools).
- Knowledge of medical device standards and FDA regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience developing embedded software in Rust.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, development, and integration of embedded software systems for medical devices.
- Design and implement software in C and C++ for real-time embedded platforms.
- Drive technical decisions and mentor junior engineers.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
- Develop and review documentation according to medical device regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 62304).
- Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Participate in risk analysis, requirements definition, and design reviews.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
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
- Capital Accumulation Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
