About this opportunity
Medela LLC lists this Senior Embedded Software Engineer opportunity in mchenry, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Medical Devices
Location: McHenry, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Salary starting at $125,000 with bonus potential
We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
What You'll Do
Develop embedded software for medical devices using C, C++, and Python
Serve as a technical expert for key embedded software features
Translate product requirements into software requirements, architecture, and implementation
Integrate software with microprocessor-based hardware and electromechanical systems
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on hardware/software integration
Conduct code reviews and promote software development best practices
Develop and support unit, integration, system, and automated testing
Support CI/CD, verification, validation, requirements, and traceability
Troubleshoot complex technical issues using hardware and laboratory debugging tools
Provide technical guidance and feedback to other software engineers
Work collaboratively with global, cross-functional engineering teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years of professional embedded software development experience
Medical device software development experience
Strong C/C++ programming skills; Python experience
Experience with microprocessors, RTOS, and embedded systems
Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232, or RS485
Experience with tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, IAR, or similar
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD
Experience debugging hardware/software integration using laboratory tools
Understanding of the medical device software lifecycle, design controls, verification, and traceability
Knowledge of medical device standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 14971
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with STM development environments or TouchGFX
Experience with Altium or schematic review
Experience with Bash, PowerShell, or YAML
Experience working with global product development teams
Important Candidate Requirements
6+ years of embedded software engineering experience
Medical device software development experience
Strong C/C++ experience
Experience with microprocessor-based embedded systems
Hardware/software integration and debugging experience
Knowledge of medical device software development and regulatory requirements
What Makes Someone Successful
You're a hands-on senior embedded engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working closely with hardware. You can work independently, provide technical guidance to others, and collaborate effectively across software, electrical, mechanical, systems, quality, and other engineering teams.
Why Join Medela?
You'll work on products that directly improve patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team dedicated to innovation, quality, and regulatory excellence. This is an opportunity to develop technology that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families around the world.
Benefits
Competitive Salary plus bonus
Comprehensive benefits plan
401K with match
Money Purchase Pension Retirement Plan
16-week Paid Parental Leave
Generous PTO package
14 paid holidays
A great place to work!
Company Culture and Values
We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company's success.
About Medela
Medela is the #1 breast pump brand* and one of the leading companies in medical vacuum technologies respected and trusted by doctors and healthcare professionals from around the world. A family-owned company with a global presence in Europe, America and Asia, Medela has 21 locations worldwide and a sales network of independent partners in over 100 countries. The company has production and warehouse facilities in Baar (Switzerland), McHenry (Illinois, USA) and Changzhou (China). With over 1800 employees, Medela improves health and well-being through the pursuit of knowledge and the development of innovative products and services, empowering mothers, babies and patients to live their lives to the fullest. Founded in 1961 by Olle Larsson, his son Michael Larsson serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2001. Thomas Golücke is the CEO of the company since 2024. "By creating a culture of belonging, we are building engaged teams that work together to serve our customers as one Medela family".
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Worksite address
mchenry, IL, 60050, US
Who can apply
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