Principal Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer | Medical Devices | Linux + C++ | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Planet Pharma are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative team developing next‑generation medical and computing devices used in hospital operating rooms.

This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on embedded Linux systems, hardware integration, and low‑level software development within a multidisciplinary environment spanning embedded systems, cloud platforms, computer vision, and application software.

• Developing and productizing embedded software for custom hardware platforms
• Working closely with hardware teams on kernel/driver compatibility
• Architecting, debugging, and testing hardware‑dependent software applications
• Supporting Linux kernel, device trees, drivers, and system services
• Conducting code reviews and contributing to deployment infrastructure
• Participating in security, compliance, verification, and risk analysis activities
• Supporting manufacturing and design transfer processes for medical‑grade systems

• Strong embedded software engineering background
• Expert‑level C/C++ experience (C++20 preferred; C++11/14 acceptable)
• System bring‑up and hardware integration experience
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar Linux build systems
• Networking knowledge and shell scripting skills
• Comfortable working close to hardware and reading schematics/datasheets

• Python, AWS and automated testing
• Security concepts and safety‑critical/medical device development

This role requires 3 days per week onsite in the office — this is a firm requirement.

If you enjoy solving complex embedded challenges and building robust real‑world systems, we’d love to hear from you.