Alcon · 6 hours ago
Principal I, Embedded Software Engineer
Lake Forest, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expAlcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Principal I, Embedded Software Engineer to support the Research and Development of Surgical Devices, focusing on designing, developing, integrating, and testing computer-controlled electromechanical devices. This role involves collaborating with hardware engineers, conducting software testing, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations for medical devices.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Developing cutting-edge software for embedded systems based on requirements and specifications
Designing and implementing software architectures for embedded systems
Creating software documentation that is user-friendly and technically accurate
Conducting thorough software testing and debugging to ensure that our systems meet the highest standards
Collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure that software and hardware work seamlessly together
Participating in code reviews and contributing to the continuous improvement of our software development process
Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in embedded systems, and sharing your knowledge with the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
5 Years of Relevant Experience
Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with formal software development and test methodologies
Proficient knowledge of embedded software architecture and design patterns
Preferred
Hands on embedded software development experience
Experience in developing firmware for medical devices
Proficiency in C /C++ targeting embedded Microcontrollers (Example: ST STM32, NXP Kinetis or similar)
Object Oriented design patterns and implementation in C++
Experience with RTOS based applications and designing multi-threaded applications
Strong debugging skills at component-level designs on the PCBA or within an integrated product
Experience with CAN and Ethernet
Experience in software risk management and writing software requirements
Experience with waveform generation, transducer signal sampling, motor control and other electromechanical control
Understanding of electronic circuitry: board bring up and interfacing with on and off chip peripherals such as SPI, UART, I2C, ADC s and DAC s
Proficient in using lab equipment (logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes and DVMs) to debug and troubleshoot designs
Experience in using static analysis, unit testing and other tools/methods to produce high quality software
Experience using Git and Azure DevOps
Experience in working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment
Experience with Python for general purpose scripting
Benefits
Robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!
Life and disability insurance
Supports savings for retirement
Promotes good health and well-being
Supports associates and their families during times of illness
Company
Alcon
Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-12-15Acquired
2002-03-21IPO
Leadership Team
David Endicott
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Stonesifer
Chief Financial Officer
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