Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SupportFinity™; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Bedford, MA, near Boston. In this role, you'll lead the design and integration of embedded systems for advanced surgical technologies. You will work closely with a team to enhance software architecture and ensure compliance with medical device regulations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in embedded software, proficiency in C and C++, and a strong understanding of software quality systems. The position offers a competitive salary of $150,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience in regulated industries.
• Proven ability to integrate software with electromechanical systems.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of embedded software.
• Develop and maintain low-level drivers and communication interfaces.
• Establish and uphold embedded software development standards.

Skills

C and C++ for embedded systems

Embedded software development

Python or C#

RTOS-based systems

Hardware-level debugging tools

Version control (Git)

Issue-tracking tools (JIRA)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to healthcare providers, improving surgical outcomes for patients in a thriving $6B+ surgical stapler market. Our products combine precision mechanics, embedded intelligence, and real-time control to deliver clinically superior outcomes in the operating room.

Rooted in a talent‑dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth, and achieve great heights together. At Lexington Medical, Inc., you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a fast‑growing MedTech company.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our R&D team in Bedford, MA (near Boston). In this role, you will lead the design, development, and integration of embedded systems within our advanced surgical stapling platform. This position blends hands‑on technical execution with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape software architecture, elevate code quality, and mentor a growing engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of real‑time embedded software for Lexington's surgical stapling platform and supporting devices, primarily on ARM Cortex‑M or equivalent microcontroller‑based systems, with an emphasis on modular, scalable, and maintainable design.
• Set technical standards, influence architectural direction, and raise the bar for embedded software quality across the team.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain low‑level drivers, communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, CAN, UART, and USB, and application‑layer logic, while continuously improving firmware quality, traceability, and long‑term codebase health.
• Establish and uphold embedded software development standards, documentation practices, and verification processes in alignment with IEC 62304 and FDA Class II/III medical device requirements.
• Partner closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure seamless hardware‑software integration, and collaborate with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams to support compliance, verification, and validation activities and product submissions.
• Lead and mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and system‑level problem solving, while working with management to identify technical gaps, staffing needs, and training opportunities that strengthen the embedded software team.
• Own technical deliverables, schedules, and documentation for embedded software projects, supporting planning, estimation, prioritization, and proactive identification and mitigation of technical and compliance risks throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably within regulated or safety‑critical industries.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems, with additional experience in Python or C# considered a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with RTOS‑based systems, embedded development workflows, and hardware‑level debugging tools.
• Proven ability to integrate software with complex electromechanical systems and work effectively across hardware and software boundaries.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a hands‑on technical environment.
• Deep understanding of software quality systems, documentation control, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of version control and issue‑tracking tools such as Git and JIRA.

Salary Range: $150,000—$200,000 USD