Principal Firmware Engineer at Danaher Corporation

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, with a minimum 15 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems and firmware development for resource-constrained environments, including bare-metal and RTOS-based implementations
  • Demonstrated success in shipping firmware for at least one regulated diagnostic or medical device product, with direct experience in compliance with FDA or equivalent regulatory standards
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded applications, with documented use of microcontroller platforms such as ARM Cortex-M and integration of peripherals including ADC, DAC, Timers, and GPIO
  • Applied experience developing firmware under IEC 62304, including traceability, risk management, and software lifecycle documentation
  • Proven implementation of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Bluetooth/BLE in commercial embedded products

Responsibilities

  • Architect and document real-time embedded firmware systems for Class II/III medical devices, including authoring design specifications and interface definitions in accordance with IEC 62304
  • Develop and maintain production-grade C/C++ firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers, including implementation of low-level device drivers, UART/SPI/I2C communication protocols, and real-time control algorithms
  • Ensure firmware development and documentation meet ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 design control requirements, including traceability matrices, risk analysis inputs, and software lifecycle deliverables
  • Lead firmware-hardware integration and system-level debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and diagnostic tools to resolve timing, signal integrity, and protocol issues
  • Design and execute automated unit and integration tests using frameworks such as Unity or Ceedling, and support formal V&V activities in collaboration with QA and test engineering teams

Skills

Firmware
Embedded Systems
Real-time Systems
Medical Devices
Firmware Architecture
Design Specifications
Interface Design
Regulatory Compliance

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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