Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Adona Medical

Shifamed; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Los Gatos, CA. This role involves designing and developing software for medical devices, focusing on groundbreaking technology in the healthcare sector. You will work in a fast-paced startup environment, responsible for software design, development, and testing, ensuring compliance with FDA standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and a strong background in C/C++ programming. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the medical field and contribute to life-saving innovations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in R&D, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience with FDA verification and validation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for embedded systems.
• Produce software documentation per IEC 62304.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems design

Software unit testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

TI SimpleLink microcontrollers

STM32 microcontrollers

Electronics test equipment

Job description

Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Adona Medical

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Adona Medical, a Shifamed Portfolio Company, is focused on innovating interventional approaches for heart failure, a complex and progressive condition. Heart failure is a progressive condition that impacts approximately 6.5 million patients in the United States and as many as 26 million patients globally. To learn more about Adona Medical, please visit https://www.adonamed.com/.

About Shifamed

Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products to address clinical needs in the rapidly evolving fields of cardiology and ophthalmology.

Description

The Staff Embedded Software Engineer will contribute to the design and development of software for a medical device in a fast-paced startup organization that is involved in groundbreaking technology. Duties include being responsible for the design, development, test and documentation in accordance with the company's Quality System. This is a full time on-site position and will require reporting to our offices located in Los Gatos, CA.

Responsibilities, Skills & Hands-On Experience

• Design and develop software for embedded systems.
• Integrate developed applications with other components.
• Develop design specifications based on top-level product requirements.
• Develop and execute software unit tests.
• Produce software documentation per IEC 62304 to fulfill FDA verification and validation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop C and/or C++ code for embedded applications.
• Familiar with TI SimpleLink and STM32 families of microcontrollers and their development environments.
• Experience with BLE, Zigbee or other 802.15 stack.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., PM, EE, Test, quality, Systems) to resolve identified issues and ensure timely closure.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous development projects with geographically diverse teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Preferred Skills & Hands-On Experience
• Experience developing Windows, Android and Linux applications is a plus.
• Experience with use of electronics test equipment and embedded development tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DVMs, spectrum analyzers and emulators.
• Understanding of applicability IEC 60601 and ISO 14708.
  
  
  

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in research and development, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience in a medical device company or other highly regulated industry.
  
  
  

Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. In addition to those factors, we also examine internal equity as well as consider current market rate, and title may be assessed one level lower or higher accordingly. After you join the company your performance, contributions, and results along with business and organizational needs will affect your base salary. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 to $190,000 + equity + benefits.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Shifamed and its portfolio companies do not conduct interviews or extend offers through mobile web chat applications. Please report any such occurrences to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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