Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the position

We are looking for a driven and proactive Senior Embedded Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating cutting-edge embedded systems and software. If you're a self-starter who loves tackling challenges, taking initiative, and collaborating with stellar teams to build innovative solutions, this role is for you. You'll lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems-ensuring they're of high quality, reliable, and scalable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for real-time control of surgical robotics systems
• Own and lead embedded software projects, proactively identifying and addressing technical challenges.
• Influence software architecture, design practices, and software development (SLDC)
• Drive rigorous testing, debugging, and system performance optimization
• Collaborate with hardware, software, quality, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration
• Mentor and lead by example, fostering a high-performance engineering culture
• Ensure software compliance with medical device regulatory standards (IEC 62304, ISO 13485, etc.)
• Apply cybersecurity best practices to ensure secure and resilient embedded software
• Understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality and EHS Policy

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/EE/CE or related field
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion
• Mastery of C or C++ programming and shell scripting
• Solid understanding of low-level software on bare metal systems, RTOS, device driver interfaces, debugging
• Excellent troubleshooting skills of complex embedded software and electromechanical systems
• Deep knowledge of interface protocol stacks (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
• Comfortable using electronic instruments (Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) and debugging tools
• Familiar with reading schematics and digging into the details of hardware data sheets

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience developing firmware to control motors, robotics, or aerospace
• Cyber-security concepts such as secure boot, authentication, and encryption
• Familiarity with Medical Device regulations (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304)
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development (MISRA, ISO26262, DO-178, or similar)

Benefits

• Full medical coverage
• Wellness programs
• On-site gym
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• Flexible or paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays