{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"08f07bcd5abc83a2af8dcada","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08f07bcd5abc83a2af8dcada","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/08f07bcd5abc83a2af8dcada","title":"Senior Embedded Software Engineer","description":"We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineerto design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our next-generation breast and skeletal health systems. In addition to core embedded software development, this role requires hands-on experience with low-level embedded software development, including driver-level design, implementation, and testing, as well as board bring-up activities. The engineer will work closely with hardware teams to interface with peripherals and ensure reliable system operation using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet. This role is based out of Newark, DE and will require onsite presence.\r\nWhat You'll DoDevelop an expert-level understanding of our products and how they're used in clinical practice.\r\nDesign, implement, and validate low-level device drivers for embedded platforms.\r\nPerform board bring-up activities, including hardware/software integration, debugging, and validation on new hardware platforms.\r\nDevelop and debug software interfaces for hardware peripherals using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nWork within an Agile/Scrum/Continuous Integration environment to deliver reliable, production-ready code.\r\nContribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and release notes.\r\nIdentify, design, and implement appropriate software testing; collaborate closely with Test Engineers to support verification and validation.\r\nDiagnose, prioritize, and resolve complex technical issues; analyze defects and drive process improvements.\r\nServe as a technical leader on the team—mentoring junior engineers, promoting best practices, and insisting on high standards for quality and usability.\r\nPartner with Product Management and domain experts to define product improvements and new features.\r\nPerform software risk assessments (e.g., FMEAs) and help develop appropriate mitigations at the component, subsystem, and system levels.\r\nStay current with emerging technologies and propose opportunities for product and process improvements.\r\nTrain cross-functional teams on key product design elements and proper usage where needed.\r\nIn addition to core embedded software development, this role requireshands-on experience with low-level embedded software development , includingdriver-level design, implementation, and testing, as well as board bring-up activities .\r\nThe engineer will work closely with hardware teams to interface with peripherals and ensure reliable system operation using communication protocols such asI2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet .\r\nWhat We're Looking ForEducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar).\r\nExperience6+ yearsof experience with a Bachelor’s degree.\r\nExperience developing complex, multi-component systems, including RTOS and/or embedded controllers.\r\nStrong computer science foundation, including operating systems, software systems, data structures, algorithms, and networking.\r\nTechnical SkillsHands-on experience with low-level embedded software development, including device driver design, implementation, and testing.\r\nExperience with board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and debugging on new hardware platforms.\r\nStrong experience interfacing with hardware using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nExpert-level programming skills in C/C++in an embedded environment; assembler-level experience is a plus.\r\nDemonstrated mastery of software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading.\r\nAbility to architect complex software systems to meet functional and performance requirements while maintaining long-term maintainability.\r\nAbility to read and interpret circuit diagrams to identify control signals and processor inputs.\r\nStrong debugging skills and experience resolving complex issues in embedded systems.\r\nComfortable working with technical documentation (requirements, design documents, release notes, etc.).\r\nExperience conducting and participating in thorough code reviews.\r\nStrong familiarity with developer tools: version control, CI/CD build pipelines, and issue/project tracking tools.\r\nDesign, implement, and validate low-level device drivers for embedded platforms.\r\nPerform board bring-up activities, including hardware/software integration, debugging, and validation on new hardware platforms.\r\nDevelop and debug software interfaces for hardware peripherals using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nHands-on experience with low-level embedded software development, including device driver design, implementation, and testing.\r\nExperience with board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and debugging on new hardware platforms.\r\nStrong experience interfacing with hardware using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nSoft SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\r\nAble to adapt communication style to different audiences and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.\r\nDemonstrated ownership of deliverables, with a track record of meeting project timelines.\r\nStrong awareness of both local and system-level impact of code changes.\r\nProven ability to champion best practices and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and products.\r\nNice-to-HaveExperience in the medical deviceindustry.\r\nExperience with medical imagingor general image processing.\r\nFamiliarity with DICOMand/or HL7standards.\r\nExperience with secure coding principlesor cybersecurity.\r\nSo why join Hologic?We're committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.\r\nThe annualized base salary range for this role is $106,500 - $166,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.\r\nHologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.\r\nNewark, DE, United States, US, DE Employee#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Hologic","rawCompany":"hologic","city":"Newark","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-04T01:46:24.672Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Embedded Software Engineer","description":"We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineerto design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our next-generation breast and skeletal health systems. In addition to core embedded software development, this role requires hands-on experience with low-level embedded software development, including driver-level design, implementation, and testing, as well as board bring-up activities. The engineer will work closely with hardware teams to interface with peripherals and ensure reliable system operation using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet. This role is based out of Newark, DE and will require onsite presence.\r\nWhat You'll DoDevelop an expert-level understanding of our products and how they're used in clinical practice.\r\nDesign, implement, and validate low-level device drivers for embedded platforms.\r\nPerform board bring-up activities, including hardware/software integration, debugging, and validation on new hardware platforms.\r\nDevelop and debug software interfaces for hardware peripherals using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nWork within an Agile/Scrum/Continuous Integration environment to deliver reliable, production-ready code.\r\nContribute to technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and release notes.\r\nIdentify, design, and implement appropriate software testing; collaborate closely with Test Engineers to support verification and validation.\r\nDiagnose, prioritize, and resolve complex technical issues; analyze defects and drive process improvements.\r\nServe as a technical leader on the team—mentoring junior engineers, promoting best practices, and insisting on high standards for quality and usability.\r\nPartner with Product Management and domain experts to define product improvements and new features.\r\nPerform software risk assessments (e.g., FMEAs) and help develop appropriate mitigations at the component, subsystem, and system levels.\r\nStay current with emerging technologies and propose opportunities for product and process improvements.\r\nTrain cross-functional teams on key product design elements and proper usage where needed.\r\nIn addition to core embedded software development, this role requireshands-on experience with low-level embedded software development , includingdriver-level design, implementation, and testing, as well as board bring-up activities .\r\nThe engineer will work closely with hardware teams to interface with peripherals and ensure reliable system operation using communication protocols such asI2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet .\r\nWhat We're Looking ForEducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar).\r\nExperience6+ yearsof experience with a Bachelor’s degree.\r\nExperience developing complex, multi-component systems, including RTOS and/or embedded controllers.\r\nStrong computer science foundation, including operating systems, software systems, data structures, algorithms, and networking.\r\nTechnical SkillsHands-on experience with low-level embedded software development, including device driver design, implementation, and testing.\r\nExperience with board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and debugging on new hardware platforms.\r\nStrong experience interfacing with hardware using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nExpert-level programming skills in C/C++in an embedded environment; assembler-level experience is a plus.\r\nDemonstrated mastery of software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading.\r\nAbility to architect complex software systems to meet functional and performance requirements while maintaining long-term maintainability.\r\nAbility to read and interpret circuit diagrams to identify control signals and processor inputs.\r\nStrong debugging skills and experience resolving complex issues in embedded systems.\r\nComfortable working with technical documentation (requirements, design documents, release notes, etc.).\r\nExperience conducting and participating in thorough code reviews.\r\nStrong familiarity with developer tools: version control, CI/CD build pipelines, and issue/project tracking tools.\r\nDesign, implement, and validate low-level device drivers for embedded platforms.\r\nPerform board bring-up activities, including hardware/software integration, debugging, and validation on new hardware platforms.\r\nDevelop and debug software interfaces for hardware peripherals using protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nHands-on experience with low-level embedded software development, including device driver design, implementation, and testing.\r\nExperience with board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and debugging on new hardware platforms.\r\nStrong experience interfacing with hardware using communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet.\r\nSoft SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\r\nAble to adapt communication style to different audiences and collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.\r\nDemonstrated ownership of deliverables, with a track record of meeting project timelines.\r\nStrong awareness of both local and system-level impact of code changes.\r\nProven ability to champion best practices and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and products.\r\nNice-to-HaveExperience in the medical deviceindustry.\r\nExperience with medical imagingor general image processing.\r\nFamiliarity with DICOMand/or HL7standards.\r\nExperience with secure coding principlesor cybersecurity.\r\nSo why join Hologic?We're committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. 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