Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices (Hybrid)

Medela LLC

McHenry (IL)

Hybrid

USD 113,000 - 138,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary plus bonus

Comprehensive benefits plan

401K with match

Money Purchase Pension Retirement Plan

16-week Paid Parental Leave

Generous PTO package

14 paid holidays

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Job summary

Medela LLC in McHenry, IL is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for medical devices. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with hardware/software integration across cross‑functional teams.

You will work in C, C++, and Python to translate requirements into robust embedded software, review code, support CI/CD and testing, and ensure traceability to regulatory standards. 6+ years of embedded software experience and medical device background are required; strong problem solving and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years of professional embedded software development experience
Medical device software development experience
Strong C/C++ programming skills; Python experience
Experience with microprocessors, RTOS, and embedded systems
Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232, or RS485
Experience with tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, IAR, or similar
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD
Understanding of the medical device software lifecycle, design controls, verification, and traceability
Knowledge of medical device standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 14971
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software for medical devices using C, C++, and Python.
Translate product requirements into software requirements, architecture, and implementation.
Integrate software with microprocessor-based hardware and electromechanical systems.
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on hardware/software integration.
Conduct code reviews and promote software development best practices.
Develop and support unit, integration, system, and automated testing.
Support CI/CD, verification, validation, requirements, and traceability.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues using hardware and laboratory debugging tools.
Provide technical guidance and feedback to other software engineers.
Work collaboratively with global, cross-functional engineering teams.