Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Surgical Devices

# Principal Embedded Software Engineer, Surgical Devices An on-site Bedford, Massachusetts principal embedded role writing real-time C and C++ for electromechanical surgical devices at a Med Tech manufacturer, paying $180,000 to $220,000.$180,000 to $220,000 a year Bedford, Massachusetts (On-site)
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Stay close to the code, and to the device it controls.

A Med Tech manufacturer is hiring a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to build software for electromechanical surgical devices. This is hands-on technical leadership: you set architectural direction while still writing production code, integrating drivers and solving hardware and software problems at the bench.

At a glance

Salary: $180,000 to $220,000 a year

Location:

Bedford, Massachusetts. On-site Stack: C, C++, ARM Cortex-M, RTOS, embedded debugging

What you will do Build real-time embedded software, communication interfaces and control logic.

Improve platform reliability.

Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers and lead technical reviews.

Strengthen verification, documentation and software development practice.

What you will bring

Twelve or more years of embedded development.

Expert C and C++, with deep knowledge of microcontrollers, RTOS environments and hardware-level debugging.

Safety-critical or regulated product experience is particularly relevant.

Knowledge of medical device software quality requirements, including IEC 62304, is valuable.

Why this role Principal-level influence without leaving engineering, from early architecture and hardware integration through verification and product support.

How to apply

Apply with your resume and a summary of the embedded systems you have delivered.## Apply in under two minutes

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What does this principal embedded role pay?:
$180,000 to $220,000 a year.

Do I need medical device experience?:
Safety-critical or regulated product experience is particularly relevant, and IEC 62304 knowledge is valuable. Twelve or more years of embedded C and C++ is the core requirement.

Is this a management role?:
No. It is hands-on technical leadership: setting architecture while still writing production code and debugging at the bench.