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Globus Medical · 18 hours ago

Senior Firmware Engineer

Globus Medical is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal disorders through innovative medical solutions. The Senior Firmware Engineer will develop and deliver high-quality embedded firmware for implantable medical devices, ensuring system integrity and regulatory compliance while guiding cross-functional teams toward robust solutions.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement embedded and PC-based software that interfaces with implantable stimulators and external accessories
Define software requirements, create detailed designs, implement and test code, and perform verification and validation in accordance with internal and external standards
Investigate, debug, and analyze device issues in complex system interactions during development, verification, and commercialization
Support deployed products by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to ensure continued device reliability and patient safety
Influence software and system design decisions by providing expert insight into firmware architecture, performance trade-offs, and integration risks
Develop software in compliance with company procedures, FDA regulations, and international standards (e.g., IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
Conduct and participate in cross-functional design and code reviews throughout the development lifecycle
Advocate for best practices in software, safety, traceability, and documentation across the development organization
Serve as a key technical contributor who influences project scope, technical trade-offs, and long-term platform strategies
Operate independently with minimal supervision, identifying and mitigating development risks proactively
Plan, coordinate, and execute significant firmware projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features, leveraging internal and external resources
Guide the transition of advanced technologies into production products, ensuring interface integrity across all system components
Mentor junior engineers and peers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Evaluate new technologies through literature reviews and proof-of-concept efforts, communicating findings and recommendations to the broader development organization
Contribute to the company’s intellectual property base through invention disclosures and collaboration with management on new concepts
Proactively identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies or methods that improve system performance, development efficiency, or reliability
Work in accordance with quality system procedures and actively support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure deliverables meet safety, performance, and compliance objectives throughout the development cycle
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Qualification

Embedded firmware developmentC programmingRegulatory complianceARM microcontrollersSoftware lifecycle standardsDebuggingAnalysisCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsTechnical leadership

Required

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in software design for embedded systems is required
Proficiency in C for embedded systems is required
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, bus analyzers and logic analyzers is required
Knowledge of software lifecycle standards and regulatory requirements (IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA QSR)
Strong communication and collaboration skills to align engineering, quality, and clinical objectives

Preferred

Experience working in high-reliability or regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, or aerospace preferred
Knowledge of Assembly, C++, C#, Rust and other relevant development languages is also desired
Hands on experience with ARM microcontrollers and wireless communication technology is preferred
Experience with implantable medical device development and functional familiarity with FDA submissions preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction, drive cross-functional decisions, and lead by example in a regulated environment

Company

Globus Medical

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Globus Medical is a musculoskeletal implant manufacturer, driving technological advancements across a suite of spinal products.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (17)
2023 (13)
2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$128.52M
Key Investors
Clarus Ventures
2012-08-03IPO
2007-08-23Series E· $110M
2007-02-05Series D· $9.45M

Leadership Team

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Norbert Johnson
CTO of Imaging, Navigation & Robotics
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Harri Hallila
Managing Director, International Advanced Technologies
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