Embedded Software Engineer
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree in Software Engineering or a related field preferred
- 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior technical role within the medical device or similarly regulated industry
- Expert-level proficiency in C++ and strong understanding of object-oriented design and component-oriented software architecture
- Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and developing multithreaded applications
- Proven hands-on experience (description cuts off, but implied from context)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and (developer-side) testing of embedded software for an ongoing medical device platform, primarily using C++ in an RTOS environment
- Provide technical direction for the software team, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices
- Design and implement the graphical user interface (GUI) using the PEG library, including contributing to the visual design, user experience, and underlying C++ code
- Serve as a hands-on technical expert, actively contributing to the codebase, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
- Drive the adoption and application of modern software engineering techniques, including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, refactoring, and leveraging software design patterns
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, quality assurance, and project management, to define software requirements and ensure seamless hardware-software integration
- Ensure all software development processes and documentation comply with relevant medical device regulatory standards, such as IEC 62304 and ISO 13485
- Conduct software risk analysis and contribute to risk management activities
- Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, including debugging hardware-software integration problems
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition to implementation, testing, and maintenance
- Stay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the team's tools, processes, and technical capabilities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary or compensation for this Sr. Principal Software Engineer role?
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Is this position remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for this role?
The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems using C++ in an RTOS environment, experience with GUI development using the PEG library, and knowledge of medical device regulations like IEC 62304. Additional skills include modern practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and software design patterns.
What is the company culture like at Vantive?
Vantive fosters a community of focused, courageous people who don't settle for mediocre and are driven to improve patients' lives worldwide through innovation in vital organ therapies.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
A strong candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep embedded systems expertise, experience in safety-critical medical device software compliant with IEC 62304, and the ability to mentor engineers while driving modern practices like TDD and CI.
Vontive
Provides investment property mortgage solutions
About Vontive
Vontive provides investment property mortgages using technology to simplify and speed up the loan process. Their main product is a "bolt-on" technology that allows retail brands to easily launch their own mortgage services without needing programming skills. This no-code solution can be set up in just a few weeks, making it quicker for brands to offer mortgages. Vontive stands out from competitors by acting as a bridge between real estate investors, lenders, and capital providers, charging fees for their services that reduce traditional risks and inefficiencies in real estate financing. The company's goal is to modernize the investment real estate market by making the mortgage process more efficient and transparent for both retail brands and financial institutions.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$32.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
11-50Employees