Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Siemens Healthineers is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Molecular Imaging Research and Development team. The role develops, tests, integrates, and supports embedded software for motion control and safety-critical subsystems in SPECT molecular imaging cameras, working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining embedded software for motion control and safety-related subsystems within SPECT Molecular Imaging systems

Driving end-to-end embedded software development activities, including requirements definition, architecture, design, implementation, testing, integration, and ongoing product support

Developing and maintaining software requirements, architecture documentation, design specifications, and technical documentation

Developing, debugging, and optimizing embedded software using programming languages such as C, C++, or C#

Designing and supporting low-level hardware/software interfaces, device drivers, and communication protocols

Developing and implementing motion control functionality, motor tuning, safety mechanisms, and fail-safe error-handling capabilities

Ensuring software designs and implementations conform to applicable safety requirements, development processes, and established engineering standards

Performing unit testing, debugging, and verification activities to ensure software functionality, reliability, and quality

Supporting system-level integration, troubleshooting, and validation of embedded software within complex electromechanical systems

Utilizing hardware debugging and diagnostic tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, CAN analyzers, and other specialized instrumentation

Investigating and resolving software and hardware integration issues identified during development, laboratory testing, manufacturing, or field operation

Collaborating with electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering teams to evaluate system interactions, technical risks, and product performance

Participating in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, work estimation, technical discussions, and execution of assigned deliverables

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance software quality, development efficiency, and product reliability

Preferred

Experience developing embedded software for motion control systems, motor controllers, or complex electromechanical equipment

Familiarity with safety-critical firmware, fault detection, fail-safe mechanisms, and error-handling strategies

Experience with communication interfaces and protocols such as CAN, UART, I2C, or ADC-based hardware interfaces

Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, CAN sniffers, or similar debugging equipment

Experience with motor tuning, motion control algorithms, or real-time control systems

Familiarity with host emulation, diagnostic logging, and system-level troubleshooting

Experience developing software in an Agile or Scrum environment

Experience working in regulated product development environments, particularly medical devices

Familiarity with medical imaging equipment, including SPECT, PET, or other advanced imaging systems

Experience collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle

Motion Control Systems

Motor Controllers

Electromechanical Equipment

Safety-Critical Firmware

Fault Detection

Fail-Safe Mechanisms

Error-Handling Strategies

Communication Interfaces

CAN

UART

I2C

ADC Hardware Interfaces

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

CAN Sniffers

Debugging Equipment

Motor Tuning

Motion Control Algorithms

Real-Time Control Systems

Host Emulation

Diagnostic Logging

System-Level Troubleshooting

Agile

Scrum

Regulated Product Development

Medical Device Development

Medical Imaging Equipment

SPECT

PET

Product Development Lifecycle

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Company

Cancer treatment technologies, software, and services

Palo Alto, California, USA

http://www.varian.com/

Founded in 1948

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in embedded software development or a closely related engineering discipline

Experience developing software using C, C++, or C#

Experience with embedded systems, hardware/software integration, and hands-on debugging

Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces, device drivers, or communication protocols

Experience performing software testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution

Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into reliable software designs and implementations

Strong understanding of software quality, engineering processes, and technical documentation

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with hardware prototypes, test equipment, and electromechanical systems

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law

Experience developing embedded software for motion control systems, motor controllers, or complex electromechanical equipment

Familiarity with safety-critical firmware, fault detection, fail-safe mechanisms, and error-handling strategies

Experience with communication interfaces and protocols such as CAN, UART, I2C, or ADC-based hardware interfaces

Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, CAN sniffers, or similar debugging equipment

Experience with motor tuning, motion control algorithms, or real-time control systems

Familiarity with host emulation, diagnostic logging, and system-level troubleshooting

Experience developing software in an Agile or Scrum environment

Experience working in regulated product development environments, particularly medical devices

Familiarity with medical imaging equipment, including SPECT, PET, or other advanced imaging systems

Experience collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in embedded software development or a closely related engineering discipline.

Required skills

Embedded Software Development, C, C++, C#, Embedded Systems, Hardware/Software Integration, Low-Level Hardware Interfaces, Device Drivers, Communication Protocols, Software Testing, Motion Control, Safety-Critical Firmware, Motor Tuning, Real-Time Control Systems, Medical Device Development

Experience

3+ years