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Senior / Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer

$140k - $205k
Full-time

fullspectrumsoftware

Full Spectrum partners with leading companies in MedTech to develop cutting edge software for medical devices. With projects focused on embedded systems, mobile apps, robotics, engineers at Full Spectrum love the challenge of working with clients on products that have a meaningful impact. Working across different client projects with a wide range of technologies, a career at Full Spectrum offers both technical and professional growth opportunities.

Senior / Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer:

The Senior / Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of products, including complex medical devices, robotics, and industrial equipment.This position requires an individual who enjoys learning new software technologies and working on the cutting edge of product development.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Take a key role in a fast-paced cross-functional team
  • Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and make critical design decisions
  • Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software for medical devices, adhering to industry best practices and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 62304)
  • Write and maintain unit tests
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Execute with minimal guidance and provide technical oversight and guidance for other team members

KEY SKILLS:

  • 8+ years recent experience with modern embedded C++
  • Experience developing medical devices or other safety critical systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with embedded development on Linux, Windows, an RTOS, or bare metal
  • Experience with Qt
  • Experience testing embedded software
  • Strong experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD)
  • Strong familiarity with modern software development tools (Git, SVN, or other industry-standard source control) and SDLC processes
  • Experience using Agile techniques, including task / issue management
  • Demonstrated commitment to high quality
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated, self-disciplined, independent and results oriented
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE / Nice to Have(s):

  • Proficiency in other programming languages such as C#, Python, or JavaScript
  • Experience with Rust
  • Experience with Yocto
  • Experience working with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code) to generate reliable production code and automated tests
  • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

The base salary for this position is $140,000 to $205,000 annually, and the role is bonus eligible. 

The final salary offer is determined by factors such as experience, location, skills, education, and market conditions. **

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