Firmware Engineer II

Firmware Engineer II

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

As a Firmware Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development and verification of software that powers life-changing, safety-critical medical devices. This position sits within our Active Implantable Systems R&D team and supports technologies that improve patient outcomes.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems. This role offers the opportunity to grow technical expertise while contributing to innovative solutions at the intersection of quality, performance and patient impact.

This role is based on-site in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Employees are expected to work from the local office at least four days per week to support collaboration, innovation and hands-on development activities. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based medical devices under the guidance of senior engineers
• Contribute to development tools, workflows and engineering processes to support software integrity and reliability
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and quality engineering teams to support system integration and overall product development
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews and risk assessments to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to support robust software performance
• Support verification and validation activities, including documentation, traceability and regulatory compliance
• Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues, contributing to root cause analysis and resolution
• Apply software development best practices and continuously build technical knowledge in embedded systems

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in embedded firmware development
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ within embedded or resource-constrained systems
• Foundational understanding of software development lifecycle practices
• Experience with debugging and testing embedded systems
• Ability to develop clear and concise technical documentation

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum environments and tools such as Jira
• Exposure to IEC 62304 or other regulated software lifecycle processes
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles for connected medical devices
• Exposure to wireless communication protocols such as BLE or Wi-Fi
• Familiarity with bootloaders, over-the-air updates and secure firmware concepts
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for basic automation