Embedded Software Engineer

mylife Diabetes Care; Burgdorf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

mylife Diabetes Care is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and maintain software for low-power insulin pump devices. You will work across software, hardware, testing and requirements teams to build reliable, compliant solutions that improve lives.

Responsibilities include embedded design, documentation, unit testing in C++, code reviews, tech selection, and contributions to development practices. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software in an agile team (Scrum).
• Confident with C, software design, unit testing and version control.
• Understanding of software development in a regulated environment; medical devices or safety-critical fields are an advantage.
• Maintainable software design with clear separation of concerns.
• Practical experience with bare-metal software for low-power devices and interest in RTOS-based systems.
• Strong commitment to quality and pragmatic problem solving.
• Open communication and responsibility within a team.
• Motivation to contribute to diabetes-focused products.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Experience with STM32, C++, Git, UML, testing frameworks, build systems, CI/CD, Python or DOORS Next is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain embedded software based on requirements and architecture.
• Document software designs and implementation decisions.
• Develop and maintain software units and components in MISRA C per IEC 62304.
• Create and maintain test cases in C++ using an established testing framework.
• Review colleagues' work and provide constructive feedback.
• Help select technologies, frameworks and tools that support modular software.
• Collaborate with hardware, testing and requirements engineering teams to verify solutions.
• Contribute to improvements in development practices, tools and processes.
• Participate in innovation activities across relevant fields.

Skills

Embedded software

C programming

Software design

Unit testing

Version control

Quality mindset

Communication

RTOS concepts

English proficiency

Tools

STM32

C++

Git

UML

Unit testing frameworks

Build systems

CI/CD

Python

DOORS Next

Job description

Join our insulin pump development team and contribute to the next generation of connected medical devices. As an Embedded Software Engineer at mylife Diabetes Care, you'll design and maintain software for low-power devices, working closely with colleagues across software, hardware, testing and requirements engineering. Your work will help create reliable products for people living with diabetes.

Your main Tasks

• Design, implement and maintain embedded software based on requirements and software architecture
• Document software designs and implementation decisions
• Develop and maintain software units and components in MISRA C, following IEC 62304 and applicable development processes
• Create and maintain test cases in C++ using an established testing framework
• Review colleagues' work and provide constructive Feedback
• Help select technologies, frameworks and tools that support modular, maintainable software
• Collaborate with colleagues in hardware, testing and requirements engineering to develop and verify solutions
• Contribute to improvements in the team's development practices, tools and processes
• Participate in innovation activities across relevant fields

Your profile

• Experience developing embedded software in an agile team, such as Scrum
• Confident working with C, software design, unit testing and version control
• An understanding of software development in a regulated environment; experience in medical devices or another safety-critical field, such as automotive, aerospace or defence, is an advantage
• A thoughtful approach to software design, with a focus on clear separation of concerns and maintainability
• Practical experience with bare-metal software for low-power devices and an interest in RTOS-based systems
• A strong commitment to quality, paired with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
• Open communication and a sense of responsibility, contributing to a constructive team culture
• Motivation to contribute to products that make a difference for people living with diabetes
• Fluent English; German is an advantage
• Experience with STM32, C++, Git, UML, unit testing frameworks, build systems, CI/CD, Python or IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next is an advantage