We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and documentation of embedded software for medical devices. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable, and compliant software solutions while adhering to internal software development lifecycle processes and FDA software development guidance.
In addition to product software development, you will partner with multidisciplinary teams to design and develop software for manufacturing fixtures and provisioning systems that support product configuration, testing, and in-line manufacturing processes. This role requires strong expertise in embedded systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical direction while delivering solutions that enhance product quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
What You Will Do
Design and develop embedded software and supporting documentation for medical devices in accordance with internal software development lifecycle processes and FDA software development guidance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Systems Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Advanced Operations, to ensure effective communication and successful product development.
Support legacy products through root-cause investigation, defect resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with multidisciplinary teams to plan and execute software verification and validation activities.
Conduct advanced problem solving, identify potential solutions, and evaluate them against system and sub-system requirements.
Collaborate with Advanced Operations, Manufacturing, and third-party suppliers to develop and review manufacturing fixture software and ensure deliverables meet quality and software documentation standards.
What You Need (Minimum Required Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
4+ years of professional work experience
Experience in C/C++ software development for embedded systems.
Hands-on experience with Python development, including scripting, automation, and application development.
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Desired)
Experience developing embedded software using C/C++ on bare-metal and/or RTOS-based embedded platforms.
Strong experience in Python programming, including design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
Experience driving adoption of software lifecycle management and requirements traceability tools and processes.
Understanding of embedded communication protocols, including CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, or similar technologies.
Knowledgeable with integrated development environments (IDE) for projects.
Knowledgeable with tools for static/dynamic analysis, memory management, code coverage and techniques for analyzing software.
Knowledge in creating estimates for code implementation time/resource for assigned tasks and projects.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards applied to the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
Experience using source control systems such as GitHub, Perforce or similar, including branching, merging, code reviews, and release management workflows.
Knowledge in build systems and automation tools such as Jenkins, CMake, or equivalent CI/CD frameworks.
$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
- 4+ years of professional work experience
- Experience in C/C++ software development for embedded systems
- Hands-on experience with Python development, including scripting, automation, and application development
- Experience developing embedded software using C/C++ on bare-metal and/or RTOS-based embedded platforms
- Strong experience in Python programming, including design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications
- Experience driving adoption of software lifecycle management and requirements traceability tools and processes
- Understanding of embedded communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet)
- Knowledgeable with integrated development environments (IDE) for projects
- Knowledgeable with tools for static/dynamic analysis, memory management, code coverage and analysis techniques
- Knowledge in creating estimates for code implementation time/resource for assigned tasks and projects
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards applied to the SDLC (FDA guidance)
- Experience using source control systems such as GitHub, Perforce or similar (branching, merging, code reviews, release workflows)
- Knowledge in build systems and automation tools such as Jenkins, CMake, or equivalent CI/CD frameworks
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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