Firmware Engineer

Livanova
München, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

München, Germany

Tech stack

Keil
Abstraction Layers
Unit Testing
C++
Static Program Analysis
Code Coverage
Code Review
Computer Programming
Computer Engineering
Datasheets
Software Debugging
Embedded Software
Firmware
FreeRTOS
Hardware Interface Design
Issue Tracking Systems
Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Engineering
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Serial Peripheral Interface
Safety Critical Systems
GIT
System-level Testing
Integration Tests
Software Version Control
PolySpace

Job description

  • Design, implement, and maintain firmware for microcontroller-based medical devices, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Work with RTOS-based systems, focusing on real-time performance, reliability, and efficient resource usage
  • Collaborate with architects, test engineers, and system engineers to define interfaces, hardware abstraction layers, and low-level drivers
  • Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and risk assessments to ensure high code quality and adherence to design constraints
  • Apply unit testing, static code analysis, and other industry best practices for safety-critical software
  • Support integration testing, debugging, and root cause analysis of issues arising in system-level testing (e.g., HIL/SIL)
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software design, implementation details, and traceability to requirements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, toolchains, and testing frameworks

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
  • Some years of experience in embedded firmware development, preferably in medical or other regulated industries
  • Experience in developing firmware for microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, NXP, Renesas) in a real-time environment
  • Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements for medical device development is an advantage
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, with experience in real-time embedded firmware development
  • Familiarity with RTOS platforms (e.g., Keil FuSa RTX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)
  • Experience with low-level hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, ADC/DAC, PWM, GPIO)
  • Knowledge of software development for safety-critical systems, preferably in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
  • Experience with unit testing, static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, Vectorcast, Cppcheck, PC-lint, Coverity), and code coverage analysis
  • Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), issue tracking, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded projects
  • Understanding of CAN protocols, digital I/O, and embedded debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD)
  • Basic knowledge of hardware schematics and datasheets is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality and maintainable code
  • Comfortable working in a regulated environment with structured development processes
  • Occasional travel may be required

Benefits & conditions

In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with the following:

  • A dynamic role in an advanced Medical Device environment interfacing with all worldwide regulatory landscapes supporting your professional career growth
  • Exposure to a State-of-the-Art medical device development process, in close co-operation with international clinicians
  • Competitive base salary
  • Variable short-term & long-term incentives
  • Recognition: through our STARS Program, we recognize and celebrate our colleagues' contributions and achievements

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