Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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We are seeking 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.
This role involves designing, implementing, and documenting board-level C/C++ firmware, contributing across the full software development lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable, and scalable firmware solutions.
You will drive integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities in a regulated environment.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of life-changing healthcare solutions in a regulated and fast-paced setting.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies.
We are committed to advancing health through the imagination and passion of our people, across design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of our MedTech products.
Role Responsibilities
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 in C/C++ for safety-critical medical devices, ensuring compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and other relevant standards
Write and document board-level C/C++ code
Lead software architecture and design reviews, ensuring reliability, testability, and scalability
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers
Drive verification and validation strategies, including unit, integration, and system testing
Author and maintain documentation for software architecture, design specifications, and risk analysis
Support regulatory submissions and audits as required
Maintain traceability between requirements and test protocols
Follow good laboratory practices to qualify, validate, and maintain tools and equipment
Contribute to configuration management and milestone reviews
Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Project Management teams
Apply Agile and CI/CD principles to maximize quality and performance
Qualifications – 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 SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB
Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks (e.g., CPPUnit, LDRA, Coverity, Parasoft)
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build/test infrastructures (Jenkins, Git, Make, GCC)
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
High-energy, self-motivated, and able to work 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
Location and Requirements
Primary Work Location: IRL Limerick - Castletroy
Employment type: Full-time
On-site presence is emphasized for collaboration; remote or field positions will indicate arrangements in the posting.
Salary ranges reflect location and experience and are provided for transparency.
Equal Opportunity
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
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