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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles County, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ec264b9a-7cdd-43dc-845a-358507512a48 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering or related engineering/science degree with a minimum 4 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience. * Must have demonstrated experience of embedded software design and implementation. * You must be able to work in a team environment both locally and globally. Nice to Have * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering * Medical device development experience, design control, FDA and MDR regulations * Experience in embedded software development following IEC 62304 * Experience utilizing AI for software and unit test development * Digital circuit design knowledge * Experience developing embedded solutions in embedded C * Experience with unit test development, DevOps, and Python * Demonstrated skills in "systems thinking" - ability to consider problems, implementations, and impacts at a higher system level * Experience implementing safety risk management including SFMEAs and cybersecurity risk management For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. ## Description In this exciting role as a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer, you will have responsibility for architecting, designing, and implementing embedded software that maximizes the value of our Patient Monitoring products for our customers. 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