Software Engineer II

emplify GmbH; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. in Andover, MA is hiring a Software Engineer II for a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days in the Andover office. You will design, implement and test product software, drive quality, and improve development efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires 2–5 years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++ skills, and RTOS familiarity (ThreadX). Preferred candidates hold an MS in CS or EE and have experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• MS degree preferred in CS or EE.
• 2–5 years hands-on software design, analysis and debugging in engineering.
• Strong C/C++ in embedded environments and RTOS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product software architecture, design, implementation and testing.
• Diagnose, debug and resolve defects with minimal supervision.
• Comply with SOPs and FDA/industry regulations.
• Build and install software in development and product environments.
• Support tests, defect analysis and coaching from senior engineers.

Skills

C/C++ development

RTOS ThreadX

Embedded systems debugging

I2C

SPI

UART

GPIO

Education

BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

ThreadX RTOS

JTAG tools

Job description

place 01845 Andover calendar_today 31.08.2026 business Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.

• Business Unit:Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., Job-ID: 1327
• Location: Andover
• Function:R&D
• Work Location:Hybrid
• Employment Type:Permanent

The Job Responsibilities

This Software Engineer II is a hybrid position, a minimum of 3 days a week in the Andover MA office.

The Software Engineer II position is responsible for product software architecture, design, implementation, and testing. This position establishes and enhances procedures to optimize development efficiency, software quality, and product cost.

• Work within a team of engineers and test personnel to produce high-quality deliverables during the design, implementation, integration, test and support phases of product development. Specifically, with minimal supervision, shows the ability to diagnose, debug and resolve defects; design small modules and functions, translates designs into functional, tested software.
• Comply with all internal SOPs and FDA and industry regulations.
• Utilize the software configuration management system to correctly maintain SW files. Able to correctly build SW and install SW in a development and product environment.
• Support clinical engineers, quality engineers, service engineers and test personnel by executing tests, reproducing defects, documenting defect analysis in a defect tracking tool.
• Take directions from senior engineering staff, seek out advice as needed; respond to coaching, analyze successes and failures in order to improve, and take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Provide feedback during code and design reviews.

Your Qualifications

Education:

• BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• MS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Must Have Qualifications

• 2-5 years previous hands-on experience in software design, analysis and troubleshooting in an engineering environment (1-3 years of experience with a MS degree).
• Ability to effectively provide code and design feedback as well as communicate internally.
• Strong C/C++ development experience in an embedded environment.
• Experience developing software for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), preferably ThreadX.
• Experience with embedded systems debugging and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
• Experience developing, integrating, or maintaining low-level software components including device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NXP i.MX93 or similar NXP ARM-based processors.
• Board bring-up and hardware/software integration experience.
• Familiarity with embedded bootloaders, memory architectures, and processor peripherals.
• Experience with JTAG-based debugging tools and embedded development environments.
• TCP/IP networking experience.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes consistent with FDA and IEC 62304 requirements.

The targeted pay range for this position is typically between $91,299 - $100,900. We note that the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. This position is eligible for the following additional compensation: annual bonus.

While Draeger values diverse global talent, this role requires current and ongoing work authorization in the United States. Unfortunately, Draeger is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Draeger is a federal government contractor. If this position requires access to federally restricted information, the individual's eligibility for and attainment of federally required licensing is a condition of employment

At Draeger, Technology for Life means supporting our people in every aspect of their lives. We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, plus holidays and parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program

Select locations also offer free parking, an on-site gym, cafeteria, and game room.

Who we are

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.