Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer (ARM Cortex-M) | Medical Devices | Hybrid, Munich

Location: Norway

Industry: Medical Devices, Embedded Systems

Seniority: Mid–Senior level

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading medical technology company to find a skilled Embedded Software Engineer. In this role, you will develop next-generation medical devices based on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. You’ll contribute to safety-critical firmware design, working in compliance with medical standards to help our client bring innovative, life-saving products to market.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software on ARM Cortex-M architectures
• Implement and maintain firmware components for medical device applications
• Participate in hardware-software integration, validation, and verification
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (IEC 62304, ISO 13485)
• Write and maintain clear, well-documented, testable code
• Support risk assessment, safety analysis, and hazard mitigation
• Collaborate closely with hardware, QA, and systems engineering teams

What We’re Looking For

• What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of total experience
• Proven experience (3+ years) developing embedded software on ARM Cortex-M platforms
• Proficiency in C and C++
• Familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Experience with embedded toolchains such as IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil MDK, or GCC
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers)
• Good understanding of peripherals, device drivers, and low-level programming
• Exposure to unit testing frameworks and static code analysis
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Knowledge of medical device safety standards (IEC 62304, ISO 14971)
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (EU work permit or eligibility required)

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or other medical connectivity standards
• Python scripting for test automation
• Exposure to secure firmware (bootloaders, secure elements, cryptography)
• Experience with signal processing or sensor data acquisition