The purpose of this role is to lead the design, development, and implementation of a future-proof modular software platform for next-generation medical devices.
Acting as a key member of the Platform Development core team, the role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership to build high-performing teams, align cross-functional goals, and ensure delivery of robust, compliant, and innovative embedded systems.
This position drives end-to-end execution — from architecture design and stakeholder collaboration to hands-on software development and regulatory compliance — ensuring that critical-care medical devices are safe, scalable, and market-ready.
Ultimately, the role exists to transform ambitious product visions into reliable, life-saving medical technologies.
Key duties and responsibilities :
Define and own the overall software architecture for embedded Linux platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Drive system-level design decisions and align software architecture with hardware capabilities and business requirements.
Lead the design, development, and integration of Linux kernel, device drivers, BSPs, and middleware components.
Establish and enforce software design principles, coding standards, and best practices across development teams.
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional teams to define system interfaces and integration points.
Evaluate and select Linux distributions, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot), and open-source components for product platforms.
Guide teams in debugging complex system-level issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term fixes.
Drive cybersecurity and safety compliance within embedded Linux solutions (secure boot, data encryption, vulnerability management).
Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, reviewing designs and code for quality.
Work closely with project managers to define technical roadmaps, timelines, and resource needs.
Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure long-term maintainability and innovation.
Ensure documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and design decisions for internal and external stakeholders.
Support continuous integration and automated testing pipelines for embedded Linux platforms.
Act as the technical point of contact with stakeholders, vendors, and partners regarding embedded Linux solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
13+ years of proven experience in software development, preferably in regulated industries (med-tech, automotive, or high-tech).
Strong leadership skills with experience building and guiding cross-functional teams.
Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, software architecture, electronics, and mechanics.
Proficiency with distributed embedded systems (Linux and embedded OS).
Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, and hardware / software integration.
Knowledge of self-test and production test systems.
Proven ability to manage internal teams as well as external development partners.
Practical experience with agile methodologies and modern product development practices.
Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820) highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Required skills
Proven experience in architecting, designing, and developing embedded Linux systems for complex products.
Strong expertise in Linux kernel, device drivers, bootloaders (U-Boot, etc.), and BSP development .
Hands-on experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or other Linux build systems .
Solid understanding of embedded system architecture , including ARM / x86 SoCs, memory management, and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, etc.).
Deep knowledge of real-time systems, multi-threading, and inter-process communication (IPC) .
Proficiency in C / C++ programming , with exposure to Python or shell scripting for automation.
Experience with system-level debugging, performance optimization, and profiling tools (gdb, strace, perf, etc.).
Strong knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and cybersecurity practices in embedded Linux systems .
Familiarity with containerization (Docker / Podman) and virtualization on embedded platforms .
Proven ability to define and enforce software architecture standards, design patterns, and coding guidelines .
Experience with continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines for embedded systems.
Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP / IP, MQTT, CAN, Modbus, etc.) relevant to embedded and IoT devices.
Strong collaboration skills to work with hardware, firmware, and cross-functional engineering teams .
Excellent problem-solving, system-level thinking, and decision-making skills.
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