Embedded Software Engineer II; Andover, MA

Position: Embedded Software Engineer II (Andover, MA)
** Embedded Software Engineer II (Andover, MA)
**** Life Unlimited.
** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Our Sports Medicine team is building a next-generation surgical endoscopic system to transform sports medicine. We are seeking a skilled
** Embedded Software Engineer II
** You will design and develop high-quality C/C++ based software. You will solve complex problems autonomously and contribute to architectural decisions.

As part of a multi-site agile team, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver software that provides real value to surgeons and patients.
* ** Develop proof‑of‑concepts for computer vision applications
** to support endoscopic, surgical navigation and electro-mechanical products, ensuring they meet customer needs and usability expectations.
* ** Design and implement production‑quality C/C++ software
** for medical devices, including automated testing.
* ** Collaborate with cross‑functional teams
** to define requirements and drive the design and development of embedded software.
* ** Own the full lifecycle of each software increment**, from defining requirements and acceptance criteria to documenting and testing completed work.
* ** Create and maintain automation frameworks
** tailored for C/C++ codebases.
* ** Provide debugging support and perform root‑cause analysis
** for software issues.
* ** Promote a strong quality‑first mindset
** and encourage best practices across teams.
* ** Execute design control activities
** to ensure compliance with IEC 62304.
* A
** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
** in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands‑on experience in embedded Linux software development.
* ** At least 2+ years of professional software development experience**, with strong emphasis on C/C++ and Linux; experience in embedded systems, ideally within medical devices.
* ** Expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems**, with experience in microcontroller and FPGA based soft cores like Microblaze, real‑time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS), or bare‑metal development.
* A strong understanding of electrical concepts and control loops is required.
* ** Experience working with and troubleshooting multiple hardware interfaces**, such as PCIe, CAN, I2C, I2S, UART, SPI, USB etc.
* Experience with MATLAB is desired.
* ** Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools
** such as Jenkins or Git Lab CI.
* ** Ability to write unit and component‑level tests
** for C/C++ applications.
* ** Experience with Python or Shell scripting
** for automation, testing, and tooling is a plus.
* ** Familiarity with modern testing frameworks
** is advantageous.
* ** Strong problem‑solving abilities
** and comfort working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
* ** Excellent communication skills**, including experience collaborating with external contractors and reviewing technical deliverables.
*
* Competencies:

*** Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
* Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying innovation in testing.
* Collaborative team player, self-driven, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple priorities.
* Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or compliance-driven environments is a strong advantage.
* Hands-on experience in any of the following domains are encouraged to apply,
* • Medical Devices / Healthcare Software (highly preferred)
* • Automotive / ADAS / AUTOSAR-based systems
* • Industrial Automation / Robotics
* • Biomedical
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* ** Your Future:
** 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
* ** Work/Life Balance:
** Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex…