Permanent hybrid role based in Carrigtwohill, Cork
Who we want:
- Self-directed activators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
- Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
- User-focused creators. People who imagine with the user in mind, developing technology that helps change patients’ lives.
What you will do:
- Develop applications and libraries in C/C++
- Develop user interfaces using Qt
- Enable communication between embedded devices
- Support hardware-software integration and system-level debugging
- Test and troubleshoot deployed applications
Key Skills:
- C/C++
- QT / QML
- Linux
- GDB, Git, Bash, Shell, Python, CMake
- hardware-communication protocols and interfaces including TCP/IP and USB
- hardware-software integration
- Familiarity with low-level embedded systems, Yocto Project and IEC 62304 an advantage!
What you need:
- Must have a minimum of a Degree (level 8) in a suitable subject (e.g. Computer Science / Software Engineering) or equivalent technical background
- An infectious enthusiasm for problem solving and doing work that makes a real difference
This role may be suitable for candidates with experience in the following roles or similar:
- Embedded Software Engineering
- Linux Engineer
- Firmware Engineer
- Embedded Systems Developer
- Real Time Embedded Engineer
Ireland Pay Ranges:
- Ireland: €51,000 - €86,000 EUR Annual
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: 20%
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- 2+ years of professional work experience
- Strong software development experience in modern C++
- Experience developing applications on embedded Linux platforms
- Experience building user interfaces using Qt/QML or comparable UI frameworks
- Experience developing and maintaining Bash or other Linux shell scripts
- Proficiency with Git and CMake
- Experience with integrated development environments for software projects
- Experience developing user interfaces in C/C++ or relevant embedded-device frameworks
- Experience with static and dynamic analysis, memory management, code coverage, and software analysis tools
- Experience estimating software development effort, timelines, and resource requirements
- Understanding of software development lifecycle processes and best practices
- Experience using application lifecycle management and requirements traceability tools
- Familiarity with regulated software development and standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 13485
- Experience developing software for safety-critical or highly regulated applications
- Experience with embedded application-processor platforms such as Raspberry Pi or NXP i.MX
- Proficiency with Python for test automation, tooling, or system integration
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, or UI test automation frameworks
- Experience implementing TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, USB, Serial, or Ethernet communications
- Understanding of software architecture, system integration, and troubleshooting in embedded environments
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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