Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

This role would be responsible for designing, developing and testing Embedded Software (Firmware), platforms and systems that control and runs on devices that need to be tailored to the needs of the hardware that it has to control and run on (i.e. directly controls the real time functions of a physical device such as motors, alternators, engines, valves, fans, and other devices and products). Typically requires a deep understanding of the characteristics of the physical device being controlled, the real-time functions it is expected to perform and the ability to design, develop, implement, and test the logic and software required to realize the real-time functionality. Usually tailored for products and services across various P&Ls. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. This role is having responsibility of module ownership, cross functional collaboration and SW integration. Working experience with AGILE and SCRUM approach is added advantage. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Work closely with systems teams in requirements gathering and software design
• Identify the scope of the work, provide initial estimate, and resources required for work completion
• Demonstrate the understanding of Agile software development lifecycle and able to distinguish the core inputs and outputs in each cycle.
• Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing and code quality automation
• Seek and provide feedback on design and development
• Demonstrate the ability to make informed technology choices after due diligence and impact assessment
• Understand the product platforms, its components, and the interactions between components. As a part of the role, the engineer is expected to develop expertise in one or more components of the product with time.
• Be an expert in writing code that meets standards and delivers the desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
• Drive design reviews, define interfaces between code modules, and applies existing technology to designs
• Be an expert in assessing application performance and optimizing/improving it through design and best coding practice
• Be responsible for providing technical leadership and defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure
• Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
• Interacting with global teams to develop consistent and synergized software for platforms. Actively provide inputs to improve established and new platforms.
• Designing and building strong testing infrastructure to minimize dependency on hardware availability
• The job role provides the engineer autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. As a senior member of the engineering team, the candidate is expected to help resolve issues not defined in the framework by helping defining strategies with the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electronics/Computer science Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years experience in embedded software development for complex system and architecture.
• Strong expertise in programming languages like C, C++. Demonstrated expertise in delivering software solutions for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, and expertise with tools to help in software development.
• Expertise in independently developing and debugging embedded software designs in baremetal and with RTOSs. VxWorks preferred.
• Expertise in setting up software development infrastructure, including source control (Git based tools) and quality control tools (Coverity, and/or other code analysis tools)
• Experience in working with ARM based microcontrollers and microprocessors

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics/ Computer science Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and lead the execution of programs.
• Prior experience in guiding a small and medium sized teams in the delivery of complex embedded software designs.
• Experience in driving agile and lean methodologies in software development. Experience in promoting practices for developing software that is reliable and consistently meets design requirements.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

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