Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Global R&DWe are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our global R&D team developing embedded software for cutting‑edge optoelectronic and electromechanical devices across consumer, industrial, and medical markets. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and documentation of board‑level firmware in C/C++, contributing throughout the entire software development lifecycle.Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and scalability of safety‑critical medical devices. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to translate system‑level requirements into embedded system specifications, define interface architectures, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEC62304, ISO13485, and ISO14971. You will also drive software architecture and design reviews, lead integration and testing efforts, and support regulatory submissions and audits.Main ResponsibilitiesTranslate system‑level requirements into embedded system requirements and interface definitions.Assess technical feasibility and contribute to embedded system architecture and design concepts.Establish embedded hardware and firmware architecture and decompose systems into lower‑level building blocks.Design, implement, and maintain real‑time embedded software using C/C++ for safety‑critical medical devices, ensuring compliance with IEC62304, ISO13485, ISO14971, and other relevant medical device standards.Write and document board‑level C/C++ code.Lead software architecture and design reviews, ensuring reliability, testability, and scalability.Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers.Drive and perform verification and validation strategies, including unit, integration, and system testing.Author and maintain documentation for software architecture, design specifications, and risk analysis.Participate in regulatory submissions and support audits when required.Maintain traceability between requirements and test protocols, records, and reports.Follow good laboratory practices to qualify, validate, and maintain tools and equipment.Contribute to configuration management and technical/design/milestone reviews.Collaborate intensively with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Project Management teams.Apply Agile and CI/CD principles to maximize quality and performance.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 7years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in medical device or other regulated industries.Strong proficiency in C; working knowledge of C++ and Python is a plus.Experience with microcontrollers, RTOS, low‑level drivers, and embedded Linux.Familiarity with IEC62304, ISO13485, and ISO14971 standards.Skilled in hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, BSP, and driver development.Experience with ARM Cortex processors and memory management.Proficient in communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB).Hands‑on debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools.Experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks (e.g., CPPUnit, LDRA, Coverity, Parasoft).Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build/test infrastructures (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Make, GCC).Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.Preferred Technical ExperienceKnowledge of cybersecurity requirements for connected medical devices (e.g., FDA pre‑market guidance).Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in embedded environments.LocationPrimary Work Location: Limerick–Castletroy, Ireland. The position may also support remote or field‑based arrangements in accordance with BD policies.SalaryAnnual salary range: €56,600.00–€86,300.00 EUR.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementBecton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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