Senior Firmware Engineer - Medical Device Embedded

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactile Medical is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for regulated medical devices. You will work with cross-functional teams to advance architecture, support integration, and ensure release readiness.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++, and a passion for mentoring while driving high-quality technical outcomes. This role is on-site and located in Minneapolis, with a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of firmware or embedded software experience.
• Experience with regulated medical devices (FDA/IEC62304).
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for regulated medical devices.
• Lead complex firmware features from concept to release and post-market support.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ software for microcontroller-based systems with RTOS or bare-metal.
• Support hardware/software integration, diagnostics, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Collaborate on connectivity features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cloud, mobile).
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 14971 and design controls.
• Provide technical leadership and peer reviews.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Firmware debugging

Medical device software

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Tactile Medical is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for regulated medical devices. You will work with cross-functional teams to advance architecture, support integration, and ensure release readiness.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++, and a passion for mentoring while driving high-quality technical outcomes. This role is on-site and located in Minneapolis, with a comprehensive compensation package.