Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Cutera

  • Brisbane, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    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.

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