Implant Software Staff Engineer

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc.; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) is seeking an Implant Software Staff Engineer to design and develop embedded real-time software for cardiac implantable devices.

The role requires navigating strict regulatory requirements and delivering high-assurance software under tight power and memory constraints. The successful candidate will participate across the full software lifecycle, lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including ASIC, systems,

Qualifications

• 8-bit microcontroller architecture experience.
• C and assembly programming experience.
• Experience with configuration management and defect tracking tools.
• BS/MS in engineering in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years graduate-level coursework and/or experience in embedded software development.
• At least 1 year experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry.
• Demonstrable success in driving one or more strategic features to completion.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development process, including requirements definition, analysis and design, implementation and debugging, peer reviews, unit testing, developer verification, and development of accurate personal schedules within the broader team schedule.
• Help determine technical approaches to assignments, using best practices.
• Generate and maintain software documentation required for the project according to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with ASIC, external device software, systems engineering and clinical teams.
• Owns key embedded software components and interface with external applications.
• Contribute to completion of project milestones.
• Solve diverse and complex problems within the context of existing architecture.
• Follow process and foster a culture of continuous process improvement.
• May serve as project lead on small-scale projects.
• May provide technical mentoring and coaching to lower-level software engineers.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the manager.

Skills

C programming

Assembly

Embedded software

Requirements analysis

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

Configuration management

Defect tracking

Job description

The Implant Software Staff Engineer designs and develops embedded real-time software for innovative cardiac implantable medical devices operating under extreme power, memory and performance constraints. This role applies deep technical expertise across the software lifecycle within a highly regulated environment, requiring disciplined engineering practices and strong written communication. The position demands broad and advanced software development experience and may include technical leadership, design ownership, and cross-functional leadership.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development process, including requirements definition, analysis and design, implementation and debugging, peer reviews, unit testing, developer verification, and development of accurate personal schedules within the broader team schedule.
• Help determine technical approaches to assignments, using best practices.
• Generate and maintain software documentation required for the project according to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with ASIC, external device software, systems engineering and clinical teams.
• Owns key embedded software components and interface with external applications.
• Contribute to completion of project milestones.
• Solve diverse and complex problems within the context of existing architecture.
• Follow process and foster a culture of continuous process improvement.
• May serve as project lead on small-scale projects.
• May provide technical mentoring and coaching to lower-level software engineers.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the manager.

Your Profile

Education / Experience Requirements

• Understanding of 8-bit microprocessor/microcontroller architecture and demonstrated ability to design, implement and debug code in that environment.
• Strong experience in C and assembly.
• Experience working with configuration management and defect tracking tools.
• BS/MS Degree in engineering in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years graduate-level coursework and/or experience in embedded software development.
• At least 1 year experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry.
• Demonstrable success in driving one or more strategic features to completion.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Software development for very low power, low memory applications
• Proficiency with bare metal or RTOS environments
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principals for embedded systems
• Object oriented design concepts
• Strong team skills

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel internationally and domestically, less than 5% of the time.

Engineer work environment: If onsite, this role is based in a temperature controlled professional office setting, which may include an office or cubicle with quiet to moderate noise level. If remote, the work environment is the employee’s residence. Work may need to be completed on campus in a lab. The noise level in the lab is quiet to moderate.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time and communicate with co-workers.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours / week.

About Us

Working for Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) means joining an elite team to work on some of the most exciting challenges in medical technology today. We are a pioneer in developing innovative implantable medical device technologies and devices that save and enhance the quality of life for millions of individuals living with cardiovascular and chronic neurologic pain disorders. With more than 40 years of experience in design and manufacturing of active implantable medical devices, our continuing success is based on our company’s core values - innovation, quality, reliability, integrity, teamwork, and undisputed expertise - thus enabling us to inspire confidence and trust in physicians and patients worldwide. We are continually looking for talented engineers, scientists, and professionals to share in our mission.

Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.