Senior Embedded Engineer

Job Opportunity: Senior Embedded Engineer – Medical Devices (Hybrid – Ireland)

Are you a Senior Embedded Engineer with a passion for building cutting-edge embedded solutions in the medical device space? A pioneering Irish company is looking to bring on board a highly experienced and motivated individual to contribute to the design, development, and integration of firmware and hardware for connected drug delivery devices. Their mission is to improve the lives of people requiring injection therapies by transforming traditional injection pens into market-ready digital health solutions.

About the company:

This opportunity is with an innovative med-tech company developing a next-generation connected device that's set to revolutionize the insulin delivery space. The company's mission is to seamlessly connect insulin delivery options directly to the user, enabling smarter, more personalized diabetes management. Their platform integrates hardware, software, and connected services to provide real-time data, enhance treatment adherence, and deliver meaningful insights to users and healthcare providers. The company focuses on digital health innovation to transform insulin therapies.

Position: Senior Embedded Engineer

Location: Ireland (Hybrid with remote flexibility)

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Role Summary

The Senior Embedded Engineer will lead the embedded firmware development lifecycle from concept through to launch. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with relevant medical and cybersecurity standards. The engineer will report directly to the Head of Technology.

• Firmware Development – Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for medical devices; ensure performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• System Integration – Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams for smooth integration; develop drivers and communication protocols for interfacing with peripherals.
• Requirements Analysis – Translate system-level requirements into detailed firmware specifications; participate in architecture and design decisions.
• Testing & Validation – Write and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests; ensure compliance with standards (e.g., IEC 62304, FDA regulations).
• Documentation & Compliance – Generate and maintain design documentation, test protocols, and user manuals; ensure adherence to medical device regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience (medical device experience preferred)

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and RTOS-based systems
• Experience with ARM Cortex microcontrollers/processors
• Solid knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Bluetooth
• Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• Awareness of machine learning on embedded platforms (desirable)

Regulatory Knowledge

• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Understanding of quality systems and design controls for regulated industries

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills
• Ability to thrive in cross-functional and dynamic teams

Additional Experience (Preferred)

• 3–5+ years in project or technical team leadership
• Experience across the full product development lifecycle
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Hybrid work model with both remote and office options, ideally office focused
• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., team meetings, partner visits)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Science
• Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing