Director, Embedded Software Development

Becton Dickinson; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 323,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson is seeking a Director of Embedded Software Development in Irvine, CA. This leadership role drives the strategy, architecture, and development of firmware and embedded software across the medical device portfolio.

You will lead, mentor, and scale embedded teams to deliver safe, secure, and reliable software from concept through manufacturing, partnering with hardware and systems engineering. Experience in regulated environments and strong C/C++ skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or equivalent leadership experience in device development.
• 10+ years of embedded software development in regulated environments, preferably medical devices.
• 8+ years in engineering management leading teams and delivering results.
• Strong C/C++ in Linux/RTOS, microcontrollers, and low-level drivers.
• Deep knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA software development requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the embedded software strategy, roadmap, and architecture for the medical device portfolio.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent and foster innovation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and lead documentation for submissions.
• Provide technical oversight of embedded design (C/C++, RTOS), hardware interfaces (SPI/I2C/UART/USB/Ethernet).
• Support cybersecurity threat modeling and risk management for devices.
• Collaborate with hardware, product, and clinical teams to optimize system performance.
• Lead cross-project schedules, budgets, and agile processes.

Skills

C/C++

Linux/RTOS

Microcontrollers

CI/CD pipelines

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CI/CD Build Pipelines

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

The Director of Embedded Software Development is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and regulatory compliance of firmware and embedded software.

The Director of Embedded Software Development is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and regulatory compliance of firmware and embedded software.

This individual will lead, mentor, and scale embedded software/firmware engineering teams, ensuring that the software is safe, secure, and reliable.

The position requires bridging the gap between hardware, software, and systems engineering to deliver high-quality products from concept to manufacturing through sustaining.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the embedded software engineering vision, roadmap, and technical architecture for the medical device product portfolio.
• Team Management & Development: Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier talent, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing the creation of documentation for regulatory submissions as required.
• Technical Oversight & Architecture: Guide the embedded design (C/C++), including RTOS-based applications, control algorithm integrations, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, etc.). Support technology innovation and clinical data collection projects as required in conjunction with internal teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, applications, product management, and clinical teams as required to optimize system performance and meet user needs.
• Risk & Cybersecurity: Contribute to cybersecurity threat modeling and risk management for medical devices in conjunction with cybersecurity teams.
• Project Management: Manage schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple projects, utilizing agile methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent medical device development and leadership experience.
• Experience: 10+ years in embedded software development, with significant experience in regulated industry environments, preferably medical devices.
• Leadership: 8+ years of experience in an engineering management role, leading engineering and technical teams.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in C/C++ in a Linux/RTOS environment, as well as microcontrollers and low-level drivers.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA software development and validation requirements.
• Occasional travel to vendors and customer sites may be required on an as needed basis.
• Experience with CI/CD Build Pipelines and target testing methodologies for medical devices.
• Expertise in cybersecurity protocols and safety-critical system development.
• Proven ability to work with external vendors and partners as required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers. Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon Additional Locations Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $179,200.00 - $322,500.00 USD Annual We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.