Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Hologic Inc

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Algorithms, Best Practices, C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Structures, Debugging Skills, Design Document, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, HL7 (Health Level 7), Human Resources, Identify Issues, Image Processing, Medical Equipment, Medical Imaging, Mentoring, Multithreaded Programming, Operating Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Management, Programming Tools, Project Tracking, Realtime Operating System, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Release Notes, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Usability Engineering, Validation Testing, Verification Engineering, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Were looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our next-generation breast and skeletal health systems. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for mentoring others and improving how teams build high-quality products. This role is based out of Newark, DE, and will require onsite presence.

What Youll Do:

• Develop an expert-level understanding of our products and how theyre used in clinical practice. • Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug high-quality embedded software for medical devices. • Work within an Agile/Scrum Continuous Integration environment to deliver reliable production-ready code. • Contribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and release notes. • Identify design and implement appropriate software testing, collaborate closely with Test Engineers to support verification and validation. • Diagnose, prioritize, and resolve complex technical issues, analyze defects, and drive process improvements. • Serve as a technical leader on the team, mentoring junior engineers, promoting best practices, and insisting on high standards for quality and usability. • Partner with Product Management and domain experts to define product improvements and new features. • Perform software risk assessments, e.g., FMEAs, and help develop appropriate mitigations at the component, subsystem, and system levels. • Stay current with emerging technologies and propose opportunities for product and process improvements. • Train cross-functional teams on key product design elements and proper usage where needed.

Were Looking For:

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant technical field, e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.

Experience: Approx. 5-8 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or 4-6 years with a Masters degree. Experience developing complex multi-component systems, including RTOS and/or embedded controllers. Strong computer science foundation, including operating systems, software systems, data structures, algorithms, and networking.

Technical Skills: • Expert-level programming skills in C/C in an embedded environment, assembler-level experience is a plus. • Demonstrated mastery of software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading. • Ability to architect complex software systems to meet functional and performance requirements while maintaining long-term maintainability. • Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams to identify control signals and processor inputs. • Strong debugging skills and experience resolving complex issues in embedded systems. • Comfortable working with technical documentation, requirements, design documents, release notes, etc.

Experience conducting and participating in thorough code reviews. Strong familiarity with developer tools, version control, CICD build pipelines, and issue/project tracking tools.

Soft Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Able to adapt communication style to different audiences and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team. • Demonstrated ownership of deliverables with a track record of meeting project timelines. • Strong awareness of both local and system-level impact of code changes. • Proven ability to champion best practices and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and products.

Nice-to-Have: Experience in the medical device industry. Experience with medical imaging or general image processing. Familiarity with DICOM and/or HL7 standards. Experience with secure coding principles or cybersecurity.

So why join Hologic? We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required, and so we provide comprehensive training when you join, as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. The annualized base salary range for this role is $106,500 - $166,600, and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs, and market demand.

Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidates qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools such as generative AI or automated writing assistance during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

Hologic Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, inclusive of disability and veterans.

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