Embedded Software Engineer II (Andover, MA)

Embedded Software Engineer II (Andover, MA)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

Our Sports Medicine team is building a next-generation surgical endoscopic system to transform sports medicine. We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer II You will design and develop high-quality C/C++ based software. You will solve complex problems autonomously and contribute to architectural decisions.

As part of a multi-site agile team, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver software that provides real value to surgeons and patients.

What will you be doing?

• Develop proof‑of‑concepts for computer vision applications to support endoscopic, surgical navigation and electro-mechanical products, ensuring they meet customer needs and usability expectations.

• Design and implement production‑quality C/C++ software for medical devices, including automated testing.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements and drive the design and development of embedded software.

• Own the full lifecycle of each software increment, from defining requirements and acceptance criteria to documenting and testing completed work.

• Create and maintain automation frameworks tailored for C/C++ codebases.

• Provide debugging support and perform root‑cause analysis for software issues.

• Promote a strong quality‑first mindset and encourage best practices across teams.

• Execute design control activities to ensure compliance with IEC 62304.

What will you need to be successful?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands‑on experience in embedded Linux software development.

• At least 2+ years of professional software development experience, with strong emphasis on C/C++ and Linux; experience in embedded systems, ideally within medical devices.

• Expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience in microcontroller and FPGA based soft cores like Microblaze, real‑time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS), or bare‑metal development.

• A strong understanding of electrical concepts and control loops is required.

• Experience working with and troubleshooting multiple hardware interfaces, such as PCIe, CAN, I2C, I2S, UART, SPI, USB etc.

• Experience with MATLAB is desired.

• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.

• Ability to write unit and component‑level tests for C/C++ applications.

• Experience with Python or Shell scripting for automation, testing, and tooling is a plus.

• Familiarity with modern testing frameworks is advantageous.

• Strong problem‑solving abilities and comfort working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication skills, including experience collaborating with external contractors and reviewing technical deliverables.

Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying innovation in testing.

• Collaborative team player, self-driven, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple priorities.

• Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or compliance-driven environments is a strong advantage.

• Hands-on experience in any of the following domains are encouraged to apply,

• • Medical Devices / Healthcare Software (highly preferred)

• • Automotive / ADAS / AUTOSAR-based systems

• • Industrial Automation / Robotics

• • Biomedical

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement