Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Urology R&D At Boston Scientific, we transform patient care through meaningful innovation. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer within our Urology division (Axonics), you'll play a critical role in developing firmware for implantable neuromodulation devices that restore control and dignity to patients worldwide.
This hands-on role combines deep expertise in embedded systems with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and performance in Class III medical devices. You'll be involved in the full development cycledesigning, integrating, and validating real-time firmwarealongside a collaborative R&D team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Join a mission-driven organization pioneering life-changing technologies in urologic health, and help shape the future of patient care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Participate in technology evaluations, specification development, and system integration of firmware for active implantable medical devices
Support firmware architecture and embedded development, ensuring alignment with IEC 62304 and FDA regulations
Identify potential risks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and integration challenges for acquired technologies
Ensure compliance with FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance and IEC 62443 standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, risk management, regulatory, and clinical stakeholders
Develop and maintain thorough documentation, traceability, and SDLC artifacts for regulatory submissions
Participate in software and system risk management activities across the development lifecycle
Develop and execute unit and integration tests, as well as design verification protocols
Contribute to low-power embedded design, wireless communication (BLE, NFC, RF), and real-time OS integration
Establish firmware development lifecycle processes in alignment with Boston Scientific's QMS
Conduct firmware testing, debugging, and verification using unit test frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop tools
Support regulatory submissions (510(k), PMA, CE Mark) involving firmware changes
Assist in the transfer of product designs from R&D to manufacturing
Foster innovation and promote knowledge sharing within the R&D engineering team
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
4+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
2+ years of experience with implantable, wearable, or IoT medical devices
Proficiency in C/C++ for microcontroller-based firmware
Strong knowledge of low-power embedded systems and RTOS development
Experience with firmware risk assessment, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
Skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related test equipment
Experience integrating BLE firmware with mobile (iOS/Android) and desktop (Windows) applications
Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and C#.Net
Demonstrated communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Preferred qualifications:
Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA QSR requirements
Experience in M&A due diligence within the medical device sector
Hands-on experience with secure bootloaders, cryptography, and OTA firmware updates
Advanced BLE expertise, including pairing, security, GATT profiles, and custom services
Experience with BLE stacks (e.g., Nordic, On Semi) and optimizing for low-power performance