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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