Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Stirling | Hybrid (Office-based with up to 1 day remote working)

Permanent | Flexible start/stop times


Are you ready to build software that truly makes a difference?


We're looking for a

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

to take a lead role in the design and development of embedded control systems for next-generation medical devices. This is a hands-on, technical position where your expertise will directly contribute to real-world health innovations.

What Youll Be Doing

Designing and developing real-time embedded software in

C/C++

for complex medical applications. Creating and testing firmware for

microcontroller-based systems

with a focus on safety and reliability. Supporting

FPGA development

(VHDL) and integrating it with hardware systems. Collaborating closely with electronics and systems teams to deliver seamless hardware-software integration. Leading

verification, validation, and documentation

activities in line with

IEC 62304

and

ISO 13485

standards. Participating in design reviews, software FMEA, and regulatory submissions. Providing mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers.

What Were Looking For

Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years

of embedded software/firmware development experience. Strong proficiency in

C and C++

, with experience in

real-time systems

and

microcontroller platforms

. Experience developing with

FPGA (VHDL)

and digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, etc). Background in a

regulated industry

such as medical devices, defence, aerospace, or automotive. Strong debugging, testing, and documentation skills.

Desirable Extras

Experience with

RTOS

or bare-metal applications. Familiarity with

IEC 62304

,

ISO 14971

, or related safety standards. Experience with

Git

, CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks. Involvement in

software risk management

and traceability. * Experience working across

NPI

, manufacturing, or quality teams.