Software Engineer II (Embedded Firmware)

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

A skilled team member who develops embedded software for Tandem's insulin pump products. This role will join a team that releases regular software updates containing new platform features, quality improvements, and optimizations for Tandem’s insulin pumps. This role will focus not only on software implementation, but also preparing feature designs, improving code architecture, working cross-functionally with other teams, and modeling Tandem values.

• Prepares designs, develops, and tests embedded software units per corporate software process.
• Completes assigned projects or initiatives to completion with minimal direction.
• Makes strong contributions to team initiatives and project milestones.
• Participates and shares input through team discussions, design proposals, and code reviews.
• Owns small to medium features and breaks down moderately complex scope into smaller tasks.
• Proactively shares ideas for process improvements with peers and management.
• Creates, maintains, and reviews software requirements, specifications, interface descriptions, and other software documentation.
• Contributes to software test strategy to support validation and verification activities.
• Attends and presents relevant documentation for the Software Review Board (SRB).
• Reviews final project documentation for content and accuracy.
• Independently troubleshoots and solves technical problems.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

• Demonstrated ability to develop efficient, maintainable embedded code following best practices.
• Proficient in Source Code Management (SCM) tools, processes, and procedures.
• Skilled at defining and translating high-level requirements into software design and implementation.
• Able to work independently and deliver high quality work with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with embedded software architecture and design patterns.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Effective communicator and able to lead group discussions.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) preferred.

EXTRA AWESOME:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• 4 years’ experience in the “C” programming language on embedded devices.
• Experience with embedded software design patterns for low-power consumer devices.
• Experience in formal software development and test methodologies.
• Experience with software lifecycle development for medical device software preferred.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

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