You’ll work hands-on with C++ and object-oriented design, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and architecture partners. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, forward thinking, and the responsible use of AI-based tools to enhance engineering productivity.
We believe great engineering thrives in an environment where people feel supported and empowered to grow. If you’re passionate about building robust software, learning continuously, and contributing to technology that improves patient care, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification.Job DescriptionWhat You’ll Do
Lead firmware development efforts, including technical planning, execution, and progress tracking, in partnership with cross‑functional teams
Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality embedded software using modern C++ and object‑oriented programming principles
Build real‑time firmware components that interface closely with custom hardware while meeting requirements for safety, reliability, determinism, and testability
Collaborate with system, hardware, and architecture teams to translate product requirements into clear firmware designs and well‑defined hardware interfaces
Partner with global engineering teams and architects to promote consistent design patterns and scalable architectural improvements across products
Participate in design and code reviews, sharing knowledge and upholding coding standards, best practices, and regulatory expectations
Contribute within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including PI planning, sprint execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and strong engineering fundamentals
Take ownership of your work by communicating progress transparently, identifying risks early, and reliably following through with team support
Bring curiosity and enthusiasm for AI‑assisted development, exploring responsible ways to use AI tools to improve code quality, testing, documentation, and developer efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging embedded or firmware software
- Strong proficiency in C++ and object‑oriented programming, including hands‑on, on‑target troubleshooting
- Experience delivering software within development life cycle, from requirements through verification
Master’s degree or PhD in a related technical field
3 years of experience with continuous integration and automated testing
5 years of experience troubleshooting embedded systems using tools such as emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
5 years of experience working with a real‑time operating system (RTOS) such as VxWorks
Experience working in a Linux‑based development environment, including containerized workflows
Strong interest in and passion for AI‑enabled development tools, such as those used for code comprehension, testing, refactoring, reviews, or documentation, applied in alignment with security, privacy, and quality standards
Experience working in regulated environments requiring structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and results
Experience developing medical devices within a Quality Management System (QMS)
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8 years of experience designing, developing, and debugging embedded or firmware software
- Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming, including hands-on, on-target troubleshooting
- Experience delivering software across the development life cycle, from requirements through verification
- Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field
- 3 years of experience with continuous integration and automated testing
- 5 years of experience troubleshooting embedded systems with emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
- 5 years of experience working with a real-time operating system such as VxWorks
- Experience in a Linux-based development environment, including containerized workflows
- Interest in AI-enabled development tools applied according to security, privacy, and quality standards
- Experience working in regulated environments requiring structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and results
- Experience developing medical devices within a Quality Management System
GE Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options with HSA-eligible choices and preventive care coverage. Mental health and well-being support programs are also emphasized as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as meaningful, with a 401(k) match and additional programs such as student-loan matching in some descriptions. Legacy pension and retiree medical obligations for certain closed groups also signal continued support for long-tenured populations.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable and role-linked earning opportunities appear attractive in some job families, including high on-target earnings potential in certain sales roles. Additional role-based perks like company cars and travel-related reimbursements further increase the perceived value of total rewards in those positions.
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What We Do
Every day millions of people feel the impact of our intelligent devices, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world. We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.
