Job Description

Senior Medical Device Software Development Engineer - Medical Devices Medela LLC | McHenry, IL | Hybrid Full-Time | Embedded Systems | RTOS | Medical Devices Salary starting at $120K plus bonus About the Role Are you passionate about developing cutting-edge embedded software that improves patient outcomes worldwide? We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team. You'll help drive innovation in our next-generation medical devices, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for embedded software and leading cross-functional integration with hardware, electrical, and mechanical teams. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where engineering excellence meets real-world purpose. If you're an innovative engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to shape the future of medical technology - we want to hear from you. What You'll Do, Sr. Medical Device Software Development Engineer

• Design and develop embedded software for advanced medical devices.
• Translate high-level product requirements into actionable software design and implementation plans.
• Drive cross-functional project needs through extensive system integration experience with microprocessor-based hardware and software.
• Lead code reviews, ensuring quality, maintainability, and compliance with coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, electrical, and mechanical engineers to integrate software with control systems.
• Support verification, validation, and traceability across the software lifecycle.
• Manage project priorities and deliverables in an agile development environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in embedded systems design.
• Ensure all development aligns with global regulatory standards (ISO 14971, 60601, 62304, etc.).

What You Bring, Sr. Medical Device Software Development Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years developing embedded software for electromechanical or medical devices.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python; experience with Bash, PowerShell, or YAML a plus.
• Expertise in microprocessor-based systems, including register-level programming.
• Strong hands-on experience with RTOS, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485), and networking.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development (TDD).
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration using lab tools and schematics.
• Knowledge of STM32 development, TouchGFX, and UI development preferred.
• Understanding of medical device software life cycle and global compliance standards.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

What We Offer our Sr. Medical Device Software Development Engineer

• Starting salary: $120K plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 401K with match
• Money Purchase Plan
• 16-week Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO package, plus 14 paid holidays
• A great place to work!

This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the Sr. Medical Device Software Development Engineer position. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

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