Lead Software Engineer - Embedded

Job Description Summary

Embedded software lead

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded medical devices, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and performance.

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code in C/C++ and other relevant languages.

• Define and develop system architectures, including hardware-software interfaces, for embedded medical devices.

• Collaborate with hardware teams to define system requirements and optimize software-hardware integration. Ensure that the firmware design is scalable, modular, and adheres to best practices in embedded systems design.

• Develop the device in compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304).

• Ensure adherence to safety critical software development practices, including risk management and failure mode analysis.

• Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, and testing activities to meet regulatory requirements.

• Develop and execute test plans for unit, integration, and system level testing of firmware. Use debugging tools and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues.

• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including specifications, design documents, and tests

• Contribute to the preparation of documentation required for regulatory submissions.

• Document and track software defects and issues throughout the development lifecycle.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers in embedded firmware development practices.

• Work closely with hardware, software, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the development team.

Skills and experience

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 2 years in the medical device industry.

• Proficiency in C/C++, assembly language, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Experience with microcontroller/microprocessor architectures and peripherals.

• Deep insights and experience in common communication protocols: RS232, I2C, SPI, and RS485

• Hands on experience and ability to read schematics and implement close loop PID control of analog hardware devices using ADC, DAC, PWM, etc.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools. Excellent problem solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Good to have

• Strong knowledge of medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485).

• Familiar with FDA guidelines and 510K submission process

• Experience with wireless communication protocols is a plus.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in embedded systems is an advantage.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus

Additional Locations

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