Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer (SAFERTOS, Medical Devices

Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer (SAFERTOS, Medical Devices, CANbus)

The Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer (SAFERTOS, Medical Devices, CANbus) will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of products, including complex medical devices, robotics, and industrial equipment. This position requires deep expertise in C++, a strong background developing software running on an embedded platform using SAFERTOS, and proven experience with the CANbus protocol.

Role Responsibilities:

Take a key role in a fast-paced cross-functional team

Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and make critical design decisions

Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, code review, unit testing, integration, and verification

Ensure all development activities adhere to regulatory requirements for embedded software for medical devices (e.g., IEC 62304) and industry best practice

Create and maintain detailed software documentation

Execute with minimal guidance and provide technical oversight and guidance for other team members

Mentor junior engineers and drive best practice in embedded software development

Key Skills:

Experience designing, developing and testing production-level embedded software in C++ for safety-critical medical devices running the SAFERTOS real-time operating system (RTOS)

10+ years' experience and expert proficiency in modern embedded C++ and low-level programming

In-depth knowledge and implementation experience with the CANbus protocol and related drivers

Experience with hardware-software integration, debugging on target hardware, and using debugging tools (e.g., JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Strong experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD)

Strong familiarity with modern software development tools (Git, SVN, or other industry-standard source control)

Experience using Agile techniques, including task / issue management

Demonstrated commitment to high quality

Strong oral and written communication skills

Highly motivated, self-disciplined, independent and results oriented

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience

Desired Experience:

Experience with other RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks)

Experience with other communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB)

Experience with EtherCAT

Proficiency in other programming languages such as C#, Python, or JavaScript

Experience with Yocto

Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines