Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Rhode Island

Motion Recruitment; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly growing medical device company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This high-impact role focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies that improve and save lives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for mission-critical software. You'll design and optimize software for medical devices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, ideally in medical devices.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with understanding of microcontrollers and hardware interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize embedded software for next-generation medical devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and requirements.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Embedded Systems

Real-Time Operating Systems

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Rhode Island

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Overview

Our client, an innovative and rapidly growing medical device company, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This organization is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge, life-saving technologies that are reshaping the future of patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, a passion for working on mission-critical software, and a proven track record of developing robust, reliable code in regulated environments. This is a high-impact role where your contributions will directly support the design and development of Class II/III medical devices that improve and save lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for next-generation medical devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and QA engineers to define software architecture and requirements.
• Implement and test firmware using C/C++ on RTOS-based or bare-metal platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, risk analysis, and software verification and validation in compliance with FDA, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485 standards.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts during product development and post-market phases.
• Document software designs, architecture decisions, and development processes clearly and thoroughly for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, ideally within the medical device, aerospace, automotive, or other safety-critical industries.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with a solid understanding of real-time operating systems, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex), and low-level hardware interactions.
• Experience with development tools such as Git, JIRA, and version control systems.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485 is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for working on impactful technology in a highly collaborative environment.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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