Sr Embedded Software Engineer

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Summary:

• Develops/Tests software within a regulated environment, ISO 62304.

• Works with Product Owners and other stake holders to develop embedded software requirements.

• Works with Architects and other stake holders to design and architect solutions.

• Design and implement object-oriented embedded software in C++ deployed on VxWorks RTOS.

• Integrate the control software with electrical and mechanical hardware and application software to achieve coordinated sensing and control.

• Active participation in design and code reviews, unit testing, software debugging, system troubleshooting and overall resolution to ensure the quality of software implementation and the safety, performance and reliability of integrated software and hardware.

• Deliver technical documentation including requirements, design descriptions, test methods, and test reports.

• Work in a fast-paced environment focused on creating safe, reliable platform, components, and products while meeting schedule commitments.

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors to find a solution.

• Supports external customers (end user/service/installation and commissioning) as needed.

• Assisting the V&V team troubleshoot, and debug software and hardware problems as needed.

• Works with a cross functional team to estimate and plan development activities, create, and maintain activities within a SCRUM like environment.

• Assists in investigating non-conformances (complaint investigations), determines root cause and assigns corrective action.

• Report progress to management.

• Analyze, design, program, debug and modify embedded software/firmware

• Troubleshoot code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications

• Typically programs in machine language, assembly language and high level languages (e.g., C, C++)

• Work with electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, software and marketing teams to develop and refine requirements.

• Creation of technical documentation for approvals.

• Complaint handling and corrections of firmware related issues.

• This role is requiring the successful candidate to reside in Palo Alto or near the Palo Alto area to support this role 100% on-site.

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge

• BS on Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer science. Biomedical engineering (MS, PhD degree is plus).

• 3+ years of relevant experience

• Highly motivated team player who can also work independently

• Excellent problem solving and critical skills

• Ability to interact effectively with experts in multiple disciplines.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Who we are : We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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The base pay range for this position is:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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