Senior Software Engineer - Embedded

Becton Dickinson

Becton Dickinson

Software Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Sep 3, 2024

Job Description Summary

Embedded software development engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded medical devices, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and performance.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code in C/C++ and other relevant languages.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to define system requirements and optimize software-hardware integration.
  • Develop the device in compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
  • Ensure adherence to safety critical software development practices, including risk management and failure mode analysis.
  • Develop and execute test plans for unit, integration, and system level testing of firmware.
  • Use debugging tools and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including specifications, design documents, and tests
  • Contribute to the preparation of documentation required for regulatory submissions.
  • Document and track software defects and issues throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills and experience

  • 4-9 years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 2 years in the medical device industry.
  • Good experience in C/C++, assembly language, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Experience with microcontroller/microprocessor architectures and peripherals.
  • Experience in common communication protocols: RS232, I2C, SPI, and RS485
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools.
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.


Good to have

  • Strong knowledge of medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485).
  • Familiar with FDA guidelines and 510K submission process
  • Experience with wireless communication protocols is a plus.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in embedded systems is an advantage.

Primary Work Location

IND Bengaluru - Technology Campus

Additional Locations

Work Shift