Director, Engineering: Embedded Software

Full Spectrum; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Spectrum is seeking a Director of Engineering, Embedded Software to set the technical vision, lead embedded teams, and ensure on-time delivery for medical device projects.

You'll mentor engineers, manage multiple client programs, and align software architecture with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and cybersecurity practices. This role demands hands-on leadership and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software experience in medical or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and low-level driver development.
• Proficient with Linux/Windows/RTOS/bare metal for embedded systems.
• Familiar with unit testing, static analysis, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical strategy for embedded software projects and align with company goals.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and architectural oversight.
• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle across multiple client projects.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and cybersecurity plans.
• Collaborate with Business Development on technical proposals for new work.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing embedded software team.
• Recruit top talent and drive a culture of excellence.

Skills

embedded C++

medical devices

embedded development

SDLC processes

source control

Agile

high quality

communication

self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/EE/CE/Physics or related

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Software Eng.

equivalent years of experience

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Full Spectrum is an engineering services firm specializing in the design and development of innovative medical devices. We partner with leading companies in MedTech, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With projects focused on embedded systems, mobile apps, and robotics, engineers at Full Spectrum love the challenge of working with clients on products that have a meaningful impact. Working across different client projects with a wide range of technologies, a career at Full Spectrum offers both technical and professional growth opportunities.

Director of Engineering, Embedded Software

The Director of Engineering, Embedded Software, will be a critical leader within our organization, responsible for the technical vision, strategic goals, and operational excellence of our embedded software development teams. This role requires a proven leader with deep expertise in embedded systems, a strong background in medical device development, and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g., IEC 62304). You will manage a team of talented embedded software engineers, oversee multiple client projects simultaneously, and serve as a key technical point of contact for our clients.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience with hardware-software integration, including low-level driver development and debugging
• Collaborate directly with clients to define and execute the technical strategy for embedded software development projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client needs.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and architectural oversight for complex embedded software projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded systems, medical device development, and cybersecurity.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our software development processes and toolchains.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle for multiple projects, from requirements definition through verification and validation.
• Collaborate with Technical Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Ensure all embedded software development activities comply with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485), including software requirements specifications, software architecture and design documents, and risk management and cybersecurity plans and assessments (including FMEAs).
• Collaborate with Business Development staff to introduce prospective customers to the company’s capabilities and expertise and to develop technical proposals for new client work.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of embedded software engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide career development opportunities, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Recruit top talent and build a robust team to meet the demands of our growing business.

KEY SKILLS:

• 10+ years recent experience with modern embedded C++
• Experience developing medical devices or other safety critical systems
• Strong hands-on experience with embedded development on Linux, Windows, an RTOS, or bare metal
• 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) and SDLC processes
• 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Extensive experience with full product development lifecycle for medical devices, from concept to commercialization
• Proven expertise in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
• Deep understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux
• Demonstrated experience with hardware-software integration, including low-level driver development and debugging
• In-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and standards, especially IEC 62304
• Experience with cybersecurity for embedded systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, services-based environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, BLE)
• Familiarity with other programming languages such as Python or C#
• Experience with micro-controllers from vendors like ARM, STM, or TI
• Experience with FPGA development

he base salary for this position is $165,000 to $225,000 annually, and the role is bonus eligible.

The final salary offer is determined by factors such as experience, location, skills, education, and market conditions. **