Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Werfen; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Werfen is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Bedford, Massachusetts, who will design and optimize firmware for microcontroller-based systems. The ideal candidate has expertise in motion control and real-time embedded software.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience or 4 years with a Master's.
• Strong hands-on experience with Real-Time Operating Systems.
• Proficient in programming codes such as Assembly, C, C++, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for motion control systems.
• Develop software on bare-metal and RTOS-based systems.
• Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and real-time determinism.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ programming

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Motion control systems

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Job Information

Number: ICIMS-2026-10436

Job function: R&D

Job type: Full-time

Location: Werfen - Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country: United States

Shift: 1st

About the Position

Werfen is a growing, family‑owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Position Summary: We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in motion control systems, real‑time embedded software, and low‑level firmware development. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing firmware for microcontroller‑based systems that interface with motors, sensors, and real‑time peripherals. The ideal candidate works comfortably at the boundary of hardware and software and has strong hands‑on debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for motion control systems using microcontrollers
• Develop software on bare‑metal and RTOS‑based systems with strict real‑time constraints
• Implement and optimize stepper motor control, sensor interfaces, and deterministic control loops
• Design and implement low‑level drivers, including:
  • DMA drivers
  • Interrupt service routines (ISRs)
  • Timer, GPIO, and peripheral drivers
• Architect and debug RTOS‑based systems, including task scheduling, synchronization, memory usage, and ISR interactions
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to:
  • Read and interpret schematics and datasheets
  • Perform hardware bring‑up and board‑level debugging
• Interface with and debug embedded peripherals such as:
  • SPI, IC, CAN bus, UART, PWM, GPIO
• Apply strong knowledge of computer architecture, including:
  • CPU pipelines, cache behavior, memory hierarchies
  • Microcontroller buses and peripheral architectures
• Perform advanced debugging using:
  • JTAG‑based debuggers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Function generators
• Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and real‑time determinism
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions and test procedures
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical design and code reviews

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with popular RTOS platforms (e.g., ThreadX)
• Experience with motor control algorithms such as microstepping or closed‑loop control
• Experience with hardware bring‑up and production firmware
• Development experience in regulated industries, including FDA‑regulated medical devices, with exposure to design controls and verification/validation practices
• Knowledge of safety‑critical, real‑time, or high‑reliability systems
• Awareness of EMC/EMI considerations in embedded designs
• Extensive experience developing software for embedded microcontrollers
• Strong hands‑on experience with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including task design, scheduling, synchronization primitives, and interrupt handling
• Proven experience designing and implementing:
  • DMA‑based data transfers
  • Interrupt‑driven software architectures
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, including cache, memory, and peripheral subsystems
• Strong knowledge of embedded communication protocols:
  • SPI, IC, CAN bus, UART
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics
• Proven experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG or equivalent on‑chip debug interfaces
• Proficiency in hardware/software debugging with:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Logic Analyzers
  • Function Generators
• Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum 8 years of related experience, or Master's Degree plus a minimum 4 years of related experience, or waiver based on experience. Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages.
• Proficient in computer codes (Assembly, C, C++, Java, C#, etc.) found in the development.
• International Mobility Required: No
• Travel Requirements: <5% of time

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $130,000 to $160,000.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.