Staff / Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware)

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Firmware) - Permanent - San Francisco Bay Area

Join a fast-moving team developing advanced, safety-critical embedded systems in the medical device industry. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on firmware development across the full product lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define and lead firmware architecture across embedded systems, setting technical direction and engineering standards
• Design, develop, and test safety-critical firmware (power systems, wireless communication, hardware interfaces, and security features)
• Own wireless security implementation, including secure pairing, encryption, authentication, and firmware integrity
• Integrate and debug complex embedded systems, driving root-cause analysis and reliability improvements
• Support verification and compliance efforts aligned with regulated software standards
• Mentor engineers and collaborate cross-functionally across hardware, systems, and quality teams

Requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development (C/C++) , working close to firmware
• Strong experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Hands-on experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., BLE or similar)
• Solid understanding of embedded security principles (encryption, authentication, key management)
• Proven experience leading technical decisions and mentoring engineers

Nice to haves:

• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with Python for scripting or testing
• Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, or similar)
• Knowledge of software lifecycle, risk management, and quality systems standards
• Background in safety-critical systems

The Embedded Software Engineer's responsibilities will be:

• Lead embedded software development from concept through production
• Establish scalable firmware frameworks and reusable components
• Design secure wireless communication systems and contribute to security reviews and threat modelling
• Optimize performance and power efficiency on embedded platforms
• Partner with software teams on data flow between devices, applications, and backend systems
• Drive verification processes and maintain high development velocity in a regulated environment
• Improve engineering processes, tooling, and development practices

Compensation:

• $150,000 to $200,000 per annum.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Christian Andersen at c.andersen@proclinical.com

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