Embedded Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing Australian medical technology organisation that is transitioning from advanced R&D into commercialisation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of highly sophisticated medical devices that combine software, electronics, optics, mechanics, cybersecurity and advanced imaging technologies.

Working within a close-knit multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining embedded software for complex regulated products while helping build the foundations for future platform development.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be responsible for the development and verification of embedded software across a suite of medical devices. You will work closely with systems, electronics, mechanical, quality, regulatory and manufacturing teams to ensure software is developed in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, verifying and maintaining embedded software in C/C++
• Developing software for RTOS and embedded Linux environments
• Supporting hardware-software integration, debugging and verification activities
• Contributing to software architecture and design decisions
• Producing high-quality technical and regulatory documentation
• Supporting software verification and validation activities
• Ensuring compliance with applicable medical device regulations and standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development and commercialisation activities

About You

• Degree qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong commercial experience in embedded software development
• Advanced C/C++ programming skills
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers
• Strong RTOS experience, ideally FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr
• Experience developing software for embedded Linux environments
• Proven hardware-software integration and debugging capabilities
• Understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB and Ethernet
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience working within regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, defence, automotive or similar highly regulated environments

Why Join?

• Work on genuinely innovative medical technology with real-world impact
• Join a business entering an exciting commercialisation and growth phase
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineers and technology leaders
• Have significant influence on the future software architecture of next-generation products
• Opportunity to grow your career within a business investing heavily in product development and innovation

If you are passionate about embedded systems, enjoy solving complex technical challenges and would like to contribute to breakthrough medical technology, we would love to hear from you.