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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Third Pole, Inc.
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Software Debugging, Document Management Systems, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Software Verification
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-embedded-software-engineer-third-pole-inc-8128130

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Software or Electrical Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
 * 10+ years Software Engineering experience in the design and development of complex, real time software driven electromechanical Class II medical devices in C and C++; Class III experience preferred
 * Detailed knowledge of key regulatory requirements included ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 62304 as well as FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 820
 * Recent microcontroller experience
 * Experience with electronic design control and document management systems preferred
 * Ability to work independently with high competency and little guidance.
 * Must be a creative problem solver that can think outside of the box to develop novel solutions to complex problems
 * Must be able to work in a fast paced, high energy, collaborative team that possesses a strong sense of urgency
 * Strong design control and documentation skills
 * Strong analytical and leadership skills

## Description

The Principal Software Engineer provides expertise in the design, development, characterization, and testing of complex software/firmware used to drive and manage complex electromechanical medical devices. In this role you will interface with a strong multidisciplinary team across the full product development life cycle including requirements, risk, implementation and testing activities. This position is full-time onsite in Waltham, MA., * Collaboratively work with Systems Engineering to translate system level requirements into product architectures making tradeoff decisions regarding hardware and software partitioning

 * Uses modeling, hardware-in-the-loop simulation and actual devices to develop, debug and test complex systems to meet required performance
 * Develop software subsystem architectures aligned to product level requirements and architectures including software requirements definitions and sub-system designs
 * Design and develop software/firmware utilizing C and C++ on embedded real time operating systems (RTOS) following company and industry requirements and best practices
 * Performs advanced risk analyses using FMEA and fault tree methods. Works with other engineering disciplines to develop, implement, and verify solutions
 * Perform software verification including code reviews, writing unit test cases, and running static analysis
 * Document system design inputs and outputs using the Third Pole's design control and document management system
 * Evaluates product performance on an on-going basis and initiates and evaluates required changes to the designs to improve and optimize performance
 * Solve complex software issues by analyzing critical factors and recommending corrective or alternative actions
 * Ensures adherence to company quality system, product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements
 * Maintains accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes through lab notebooks or other methods


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