Director, Embedded Software Development

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

The Director of Embedded Software Development is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and regulatory compliance of firmware and embedded software. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise in real-time systems, hands-on leadership, and experience with applicable regulatory compliance standards.

The Director of Embedded Software Development is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and regulatory compliance of firmware and embedded software. This role demands a blend of deep technical expertise in real-time systems, hands‑on leadership, and experience with applicable regulatory compliance standards.

This individual will lead, mentor, and scale embedded software/firmware engineering teams, ensuring that the software is safe, secure, and reliable. The position requires bridging the gap between hardware, software, and systems engineering to deliver high-quality products from concept to manufacturing through sustaining.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute the embedded software engineering vision, roadmap, and technical architecture for the medical device product portfolio.
• Team Management & Development:
  Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier talent, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality:
  Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, overseeing the creation of documentation for regulatory submissions as required.
• Technical Oversight & Architecture:
  Guide the embedded design (C/C++), including RTOS-based applications, control algorithm integrations, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, etc.).
• Support technology innovation and clinical data collection projects as required in conjunction with internal teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with hardware, applications, product management, and clinical teams as required to optimize system performance and meet user needs.
• Risk & Cybersecurity:
  Contribute to cybersecurity threat modeling and risk management for medical devices in conjunction with cybersecurity teams.
• Project Management:
  Manage schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple projects, utilizing agile methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent medical device development and leadership experience.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in embedded software development, with significant experience in regulated industry environments, preferably medical devices.
• Leadership: 8+ years of experience in an engineering management role, leading engineering and technical teams.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in C/C++ in a Linux/RTOS environment, as well as microcontrollers and low-level drivers.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA software development and validation requirements.
• Occasional travel to vendors and customer sites may be required on an as needed basis.
• Experience with CI/CD Build Pipelines and target testing methodologies for medical devices.
• Expertise in cybersecurity protocols and safety-critical system development.
• Proven ability to work with external vendors and partners as required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

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