Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Cutera Inc

  • Brisbane, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience in embedded software development. As a key member of our R&D organization, you will translate system requirements into robust embedded software solutions, partnering closely with cross-functional engineering and quality teams.

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    LocationBrisbane, CA

    Description

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of embedded software for medical device systems. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance software in compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO 62304.

    As a key member of our R&D organization, you will translate system requirements into robust embedded software solutions, partnering closely with cross-functional engineering and quality teams. Your work will directly support new product development, design transfer, and lifecycle maintenance of regulated medical devices, ensuring quality, safety, and performance.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Lead embedded software development activities across the full medical device lifecycle in accordance with ISO 62304.
    • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and quality engineering teams to define system architecture, software requirements, and design specifications.
    • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software primarily in C and C++ for microcontroller and processor-based systems.
    • Participate in requirements definition, risk analysis, and traceability to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
    • Develop and execute software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.
    • Support design reviews and ensure adherence to design control processes.
    • Contribute to software documentation, including requirements, architecture, design, and test artifacts.
    • Support new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and sustaining engineering activities.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across development and production environments.
    • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards through structured development and documentation practices.
    • Other duties as needed or required.

    Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 12+ years of experience in embedded software development.
    • Strong experience in medical device software development compliant with ISO 62304.
    • Deep expertise in embedded systems, microprocessor-based controller design and fault finding and resolution.
    • Advanced proficiency in C and C++ for embedded applications.
    • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or bare-metal development.
    • Strong ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and component datasheets.
    • Experience with software verification and validation methodologies in regulated environments.
    • Familiarity with risk management processes (e.g., ISO 14971) and design control practices.
    • Experience working in cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, quality, and manufacturing engineering.
    • Proficiency with debugging tools, version control systems, and embedded development toolchains.
    • Experience supporting product lifecycle activities, including sustaining engineering and post-market support.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Serial communications RS422, SPI, I2C.
    • Closed loop controller (PID) design.
    • Wireless communication (Wi-Fi and cellular).
    • Data encryption.
    • OTA software updates.
    • Embedded graphics development with Qt, LVGL or other framework.

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