Senior Embedded Software Engineer - R&D

Boston Scientific

  • Irvine, CA
  • $86,600 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 hours ago
Additional Location(s): N/ADiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.About the role:At Boston Scientific, we transform patient care through meaningful innovation. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer within our Urology division (Axonics), you’ll play a critical role in developing firmware for implantable neuromodulation devices that restore control and dignity to patients worldwide.This hands-on role combines deep expertise in embedded systems with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and performance in Class III medical devices. You’ll be involved in the full development cycle—designing, integrating, and validating real-time firmware—alongside a collaborative R&D team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.Join a mission-driven organization pioneering life-changing technologies in urologic health, and help shape the future of patient care.Work mode:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This particular role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be present at our Irvine, California office 3 days per week.Visa sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Participate in technology evaluations, specification development, and system integration of firmware for active implantable medical devices
  • Support firmware architecture and embedded development, ensuring alignment with IEC 62304 and FDA regulations
  • Identify potential risks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and integration challenges for acquired technologies
  • Ensure compliance with FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance and IEC 62443 standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, risk management, regulatory, and clinical stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain thorough documentation, traceability, and SDLC artifacts for regulatory submissions
  • Participate in software and system risk management activities across the development lifecycle
  • Develop and execute unit and integration tests, as well as design verification protocols
  • Contribute to low-power embedded design, wireless communication (BLE, NFC, RF), and real-time OS integration
  • Establish firmware development lifecycle processes in alignment with Boston Scientific’s QMS
  • Conduct firmware testing, debugging, and verification using unit test frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop tools
  • Support regulatory submissions (510(k), PMA, CE Mark) involving firmware changes
  • Assist in the transfer of product designs from R&D to manufacturing
  • Foster innovation and promote knowledge sharing within the R&D engineering team
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
  • 2+ years of experience with implantable, wearable, or IoT medical devices
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for microcontroller-based firmware
  • Strong knowledge of low-power embedded systems and RTOS development
  • Experience with firmware risk assessment, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
  • Skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related test equipment
  • Experience integrating BLE firmware with mobile (iOS/Android) and desktop (Windows) applications
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and C#.Net
  • Demonstrated communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Preferred qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA QSR requirements
  • Experience in M&A due diligence within the medical device sector
  • Hands-on experience with secure bootloaders, cryptography, and OTA firmware updates
  • Advanced BLE expertise, including pairing, security, GATT profiles, and custom services
  • Experience with BLE stacks (e.g., Nordic, On Semi) and optimizing for low-power performance
Requisition ID: 613539Minimum Salary: $ 86600Maximum Salary: $ 164500The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.#LI-Hybrid

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