Sr Principal Engineer (Embedded SW)

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Hiring Remotely in North Andover, MA, USA
In-Office or Remote
135K-155K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Designs and implements embedded software for medical products within design controls. Develops scalable C++ solutions on RTOS/bare metal, resolves defects, performs root-cause analysis, improves engineering processes, authors specifications, mentors staff, and supports project scheduling and CI/CD practices.
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Job SummaryThe Senior Principal Engineer, Embedded Software designs and implements Fresenius-Kabi software applications to achieve product functionality needs and business objectives.
REMOTE Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000
North Andover Salary Range: $145,000 - $155,000
• Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary (include only if applicable to the grade level)
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Fresenius Kabi is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa either now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Under minimal oversight performs, design and develops embedded software and/or processes within established medical product design controls.
Improves software engineering process efficiency
Resolves software defects
Supports effort to create efficient software engineering practices
Performs root cause and failure analysis activities
May mentor and guide junior staff
Works with internal and external staff to conduct design, redesign, prototype, and other software engineering activities
Authors and reviews software specifications
Maintains technical records and files
Assists with project timing, tracking progress to program schedule

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of related experience

•     Strong experience with C++, emphasizing object-oriented design, use of design patterns, and leveraging modern C++ features

•    Strong experience with embedded development including one or more RTOS (e.g., QNX, MicroC/COS, VxWorks, ThreadX) and bare silicon.

•     Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable software solutions.

•     Solid understanding of the software development life cycle, with a focus on clean, testable code.

•     Comfortability with linux shell scripting and command-line tools.

•     Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and tools.

•     Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration in cross-functional teams.

•     Experience with the Qt framework for developing cross-platform applications and user interfaces is a strong plus.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of related experience
  • Strong experience with C++ including object-oriented design, design patterns, and modern C++ features
  • Strong embedded development experience with RTOS (e.g., QNX, MicroC/OS, VxWorks, ThreadX) and bare metal
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable software solutions
  • Solid understanding of the software development life cycle and producing clean, testable code
  • Comfortable with Linux shell scripting and command-line tools
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and tools
  • Experience working within medical product design controls and maintaining technical records
  • Experience performing root cause and failure analysis
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with the Qt framework for cross-platform applications and UIs

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The Company
HQ: Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
21,388 Employees

What We Do

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. The company’s products and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. Its product portfolio comprises a range of highly complex biopharmaceuticals, clinical nutrition, medical technologies, and I.V. generic drugs. Within biopharmaceuticals, Fresenius Kabi offers, among others, biosimilar drugs with a focus on autoimmune diseases and oncology. The company’s clinical nutrition offering includes a wide selection of enteral and parenteral nutrition products. In the segment of medical technologies, its offering includes vital disposables, infusions pumps, apheresis machines, cell therapy devices, and more. Fresenius Kabi puts essential medicines and technologies in the hands of people who help patients and finds the best answers to the challenges they face. Following its strategy “Vision 2026”, which is a key part of the #FutureFresenius program of the Fresenius healthcare group, the company is furthermore committed to increase efficiencies in the therapy and care of patients and improve access to high-quality healthcare around the globe. Fresenius Kabi aspires to be leading globally in its product segments – all for the benefit of patients, its customers, and its stakeholders. Fresenius Kabi Community Guidelines and User Information: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/social-media-terms-conditions Imprint: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/imprint

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