Senior Embedded Software Engineer - C++ Programming

Description :

About the Company :

We are a forward-thinking organization partnering with a leading medical device client to deliver cutting-edge embedded software solutions for critical healthcare systems.

About the Role :

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in Windows Kernel and Driver development.

You will design and develop embedded software across Windows, Linux, QNX, and bare-metal platforms, contribute to OS image builds, implement real-time control software, and optimize performance in modern C++ (C++17/20).

The role involves close collaboration with global teams and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring robust, compliant, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities :

- Develop and maintain Windows Kernel modules and drivers.

- Design and develop embedded software modules for Windows, Linux, QNX, and bare-metal platforms.

- Contribute to Windows production image builds, OS configuration, and security patching.

- Write efficient C++ code, debug complex embedded systems, and optimize performance.

- Implement and maintain real-time control software for sensors and actuators.

- Participate in design reviews, FMEAs, and root cause analysis.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, V&V, safety, quality, regulatory) to ensure compliance and testability.

- Support automation in build, test, and deployment using PowerShell, Python, and CI/CD tools.

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications :

- 8 to 10 years of embedded software experience, including 4+ years in Windows Kernel and driver development.

- Strong expertise in Windows OS internals: processes, threads, handles, synchronization, virtual memory, kernel objects, and performance analysis.

- Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and object-oriented design.

- Experience with scripting languages: PowerShell, Python, Bash.

- Knowledge of SDLC processes and tools (JIRA, Git, Confluence, CMake).

- Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices.

- Agile/Scrum experience and test-driven development knowledge.

- Experience with debugging tools (WinDbg, GnuDbg, etc.) and root cause analysis.

- Familiarity with network protocols and transport layer communications (TCP/IP, UDP, Sockets, Wireshark).

- Cybersecurity knowledge is a plus (SSL/TLS, TPM, Secure Boot, encryption, key management).

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Linux, QNX, or other real-time OS development.

- Risk management and software FMEA experience.

- Exposure to multi-site/global development environments.