Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Real-Time MedTech

Take a Seat Tech; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Take a Seat Tech is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bedford, MA. This on-site role focuses on real-time C/C++ for electromechanical surgical devices, providing architectural leadership while continuing to write production code and debug at the bench.

You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers, integrate drivers, and strengthen verification practices. Prior hands-on leadership in safety-critical environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of embedded development experience.
• Expert-level C and C++ programming skills.
• Experience with safety-critical or regulated devices is a plus.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304 is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Build real-time embedded software and control logic for electromechanical surgical devices.
• Lead architecture discussions while writing production code.
• Integrate drivers and perform hardware/software debugging at the bench.
• Improve platform reliability and contribute to software verification and documentation.

Skills

Embedded development

C/C++ expertise

Real-time systems

ARM Cortex-M

RTOS

Tools

Microcontrollers

Hardware debugging

Job description

Take a Seat Tech is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bedford, MA. This on-site role focuses on real-time C/C++ for electromechanical surgical devices, providing architectural leadership while continuing to write production code and debug at the bench.

You will work with electrical and mechanical engineers, integrate drivers, and strengthen verification practices. Prior hands-on leadership in safety-critical environments is essential.