Senior Qt/C++ Software Engineer – Medical Devices

GE HealthCare; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software (firmware) for neonatal and labor/delivery medical devices. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, and delivering safe, reliable products that keep mothers and infants healthy.

The engineer will work in a fast-paced, Agile environment, using C++, Python, and Linux in embedded systems, with opportunities to apply AI-assisted tooling while advancing platform-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM major.
• 4+ years software engineering in a product development team.
• 2+ years data acquisition systems and external peripheral integration.
• 1+ year of experience in Linux based products with C++, Python, embedded development and C.
• Experience with RTOS and Unix/Linux programming.
• Experience with Microcontrollers and Microprocessors.
• Strong understanding of OO design, patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for embedded software of next generation medical devices in Neonatal ICU and Labor and Delivery space.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into software components.
• Operate in a fast-paced, agile-scrum development environment.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure security, reliability, and performance.
• Develop integrated software with quality using static analysis, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with software architects and platform teams for feedback and improvements.
• Design features aligned with system architecture and product requirements.
• Implement solutions that extend shared platforms and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality practices and medical device standards.
• Research AI tools and techniques to keep software cutting-edge.
• Understand the product and modules as an expert in assigned component.

Skills

Embedded Software

C++

Python

Linux

RTOS

Data Acquisition

Sensor Interfaces

I2C/SPI/UART/USB/CAN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description Summary Join an exciting software development team where our mission is to send mothers and infants home healthy. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing Embedded Software (Firmware), IOMT (devices that acquire critical patient vital information in real time), module ownership, cross functional collaboration and SW integration. In this role you would develop an understanding of patient/customer needs, product technology and intellectual property.

Job Description Summary Join an exciting software development team where our mission is to send mothers and infants home healthy. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing Embedded Software (Firmware), IOMT (devices that acquire critical patient vital information in real time), module ownership, cross functional collaboration and SW integration. In this role you would develop an understanding of patient/customer needs, product technology and intellectual property.

About Us

The Maternal Infant Care team is developing the future of medical technology for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Labor & Delivery environments. Our mission is to help send mothers and infants home healthy by building safe, reliable, and connected medical devices that support critical clinical care.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for embedded software of next generation medical devices in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Labor and Delivery space.
• Work closely with a team of Software Engineers and across disciplines (Electrical Engineers, Systems Engineers, etc.) to translate system architecture and product requirements into well-designed software components.
• Work in a fast paced, agile-scrum development environment.
• Conduct technical design reviews to ensure the software meets security, reliability, and performance requirements.
• Develop integrated software products with uncompromised quality (includes the use of static analysis tools, design reviews, code reviews).
• Seek and provide feedback on design and development through collaboration with software architects and platform teams.
• Design features with input from system architecture and product requirements to produce detailed architecture, detailed design, and software implementation.
• Implement solutions that are aligned with and extend shared platforms and solutions.
• Ensure compliance to quality practices and medical device standards for design and development.
• Research new AI tools, technologies, and methodologies to keep our software on the cutting edge.
• Understand the entire product, its modules, and the interrelationship between them while being an expert in the assigned component or module.

Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM major and at least 4 years working as a software engineer in a product development team.
• 2+ years of experience in data acquisition systems and external peripheral integration, including sensor interfaces, signal acquisition, conditioning, and end-to-end data processing within embedded environments.
• 1+ year of experience in Linux based products with C++, Python, embedded Development and C.
• Experience with Real-time operating systems and operating system development.
• Experience with Unix/Linux based programming.
• Experience with Microcontrollers, Microprocessors.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, Design patterns, Algorithms and data structures.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Skills – Technical

• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities and experience creating flexible code.
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating the effort required for implementation and test.
• Experience developing software compliant to IEC/ISO 62304 Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with microservices design and development.
• Ability to read a schematic and use hardware test equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer.
• Familiar with principles of electronics, circuits, and signals.
• Experience with technology stacks and the ability to analyze software performance and security.
• Experience and conceptual knowledge in architecture and software design patterns that drive scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Experience with software design and development within the medical device or other regulated industry.
• Expertise interfacing with external chips and peripherals using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and CAN.
• Experience designing and debugging sensor data acquisition pipelines from physical measurement through embedded processing.
• Experience integrating and validating third-party sensors, chipsets, and external hardware modules.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and documentation while maintaining engineering rigor.

Company Overview

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes