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Sr. Associate 1, Embedded Software Engineer

Alcon PharmaIrvine, CAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role, you design, develop, and test embedded software for medical devices in an RTOS environment, contributing to safe, compliant solutions used in eye health. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement and troubleshoot software for electromechanical systems, gaining deep domain knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology. You’ll code in C/C++, participate in reviews, and apply lab tools to debug multi-threaded applications. This position sits within IT, focusing on impactful technology for patients and customers. Compensation / BenefitsHealthLifeRetirementFlexible time offCompetitive compensationEquity or incentive opportunities ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement software solutions from requirementsParticipate in code reviews and maintain high-quality codeCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate softwareTroubleshoot and resolve software issues promptlyBuild technical expertise and problem-solving skillsContribute to software development projects meeting business and technical requirementsMake design and implementation decisions within assigned tasks under senior guidanceAdhere to GxP, SOPs, and ongoing compliance requirements Key requirementsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience2 Years of Relevant ExperienceEnglish fluency (reading, writing, speaking)Cross-functional collaborationProblem solvingEffective communicationC/C++ programming for embedded microcontrollersEmbedded RTOS (CMX, ThreadX, or similar)Board bring-up and peripheral interfacing (SPI, CAN, UART, I2C, Ethernet, ADC, DAC)