Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Castletroy, Limerick (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join development team in designing and delivering safety-critical embedded systems for next-generation medical technologies. This role combines hands-on embedded software design with architectural leadership, requiring expertise in C/C++ programming, real-time systems, and regulated product development. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and compliant software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate system-level requirements into embedded system requirements and interface definitions.
• Assess technical feasibility and contribute to embedded system architecture and design concepts.
• Define embedded hardware and firmware architecture, breaking systems into lower-level components.
• Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded software in C/C++ for safety-critical devices, in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and related standards.
• Write and document board-level C/C++ code.
• Lead software architecture and design reviews to ensure reliability, scalability, and testability.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers on integrated solutions.
• Drive verification and validation strategies including unit, integration, and system testing.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, design, and test protocols/reports.
• Author and maintain documentation for architecture, design, and risk analysis.
• Support regulatory submissions and audits when required.
• Follow good laboratory practices to qualify, validate, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Contribute to configuration management, technical reviews, and milestone deliverables.
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Project Management functions.
• Apply Agile practices and CI/CD pipelines to enhance quality and efficiency.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 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 advantageous.
• Hands-on 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).
• Skilled in debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools.
• Experience with unit testing and automation frameworks (CPPUnit, LDRA, Coverity, Parasoft).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build/test infrastructures (Jenkins, Git, GCC, Make).
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in international, cross-functional teams.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Xilinx FPGA/SoC programming.
• Understanding of cybersecurity for connected medical devices (e.g., FDA premarket guidance).
• Advanced CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in embedded environments.