Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our global R&D team in developing embedded software for optoelectronic and electromechanical devices used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and documenting board-level C/C++ firmware, contributing across the full software development lifecycle while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle-from concept development to commercialization and post-market support-to deliver high-performance, reliable, and scalable firmware solutions.
Job Description
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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.
Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat.
It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Why join us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.
You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
to join our global R&D team in 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 full software development lifecycle.
You will work 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 IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
As a key contributor, you will drive software architecture and design reviews, lead integration and testing efforts, and support regulatory submissions and audits.
Main responsibilities will include:
Translate 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 IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and other relevant medical device standards.
Writing and documenting 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/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
About you:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 7 years 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 IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 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
High-energy, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a diverse, international team
Preferred Technical Experience:
Experience with Xilinx FPGA/SoC programming
Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for connected medical devices (e.g., FDA premarket guidance)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in embedded environments
Becton, 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, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
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