Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Medical's Emergency Care business seeks a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded, to drive design, development, testing, and integration of embedded software for powered ambulance cots and patient handling systems.

You will lead and contribute to software that controls electromechanical systems, sensors, and connected device functionality, translating customer needs into reliable medical solutions. A strong emphasis on cybersecurity and rigorous testing accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/CS or related field.
• 4+ years of embedded software experience.
• Experience designing and testing front-end UI elements and translating concepts into functional applications.
• Strong coding skills in C++, C, and Python with design pattern knowledge.
• Familiar with IDEs, memory management, code coverage, and ALM/Traceability tools.
• Experience with Perforce or Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of components, sub-systems, or systems for medical devices.
• Develop embedded software using C++, C, Python per requirements and architecture.
• Implement embedded cybersecurity within medical devices.
• Prototype, test, and research to support product development and innovation.
• Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to design principles and standards.

Skills

C++

C

Python

Front-end UI

Embedded software

Code review

Education

Bachelors in Software/CS/CE

Tools

Perforce

Git

IDEs

Static analysis

Job description

Stryker Medical's Emergency Care business is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded to help develop the next generation of powered ambulance cots and patient handling systems that support first responders and improve patient safety. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, testing, and integration of embedded software solutions that control electromechanical systems, user interfaces, sensors, and connected device functionality, transforming customer and clinical needs into reliable, innovative products.

What You Will Do

• Lead technical team in design and development of components, sub-systems, and/or systems for medical devices.
• Design and develop embedded software using C++, C, Python, and other relevant languages based on defined requirements and architecture
• Design and implement embedded cyber-security within medical devices
• Conduct and design advanced prototyping, testing, and research to support complex product development and innovation.
• Develop and design software systems per requirements and architecture defined.
• Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to identify, evaluate against requirements, and resolve design issues at the component and sub-system level.
• Translate user needs to design inputs/specifications and produce advanced component and sub-system level designs.
• Design, code, document, and test software systems aligned with project requirements and architecture
• Lead code reviews for projects/systems as independent reviewer applying design principals, coding standards and best practices.

What You Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related Engineering field
• 4+ years of related embedded software experience
• Experienced in designing, developing, installing, and testing user interface elements, translating creative concepts into functional front-end applications.
• Strong coding skills in C++, C, and Python, with knowledge of design patterns and principles for building new software components.
• Knowledgeable in using integrated development environments (IDEs), static/dynamic analysis tools, memory management, code coverage techniques, and Application Lifecycle Management/Traceability tools.
• Familiar with integration and deployment processes using version-controlled systems such as Perforce or Git, and capable of estimating time/resources for code implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of understanding customer needs and delivering solutions, patient and flexible in meeting customer requirements.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Deep technical analysis and troubleshooting skills.

$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual