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DEKA Research & Development · 1 hour ago

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

DEKA Research & Development is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our team working on cutting-edge medical devices. This hands-on technical leadership position involves leading through technical expertise and system ownership while being deeply involved in design and implementation across all software layers.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead and individual contributor for embedded software systems and features
Own and drive software architecture, technical direction, and key design decisions without direct people management
Design, implement, and verify embedded software with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability
Define, analyze, and maintain software requirements, interfaces, and development procedures
Lead technical reviews (design, architecture, and code), ensuring high-quality and compliant software solutions
Solve complex system-level problems across hardware and software boundaries
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other engineers through collaboration, design reviews, and code reviews
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive system integration and successful product delivery
Help shape engineering best practices, tools, and processes while remaining hands-on

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentPythonC/C++RTOS experienceSoftware architectureSoftware requirements definitionTroubleshooting skillsControls engineeringTechnical mentorshipCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience, and 5+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience acting as a technical lead or go-to engineer on complex embedded systems
Demonstrated experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers in best software practices
Experience with Python and C/C++
Experience designing and implementing software/hardware systems for medical devices
RTOS and embedded systems development (examples include Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Micro C, embedded Linux)
Experience defining software requirements
Experience defining requirements, developing, and documenting the architecture of a large software system
Experience developing and verifying software test procedures to meet software requirements
Strong troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and technology
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Controls engineering experience beneficial (but not required)

Company

DEKA Research & Development

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DEKA Research & Development provides technology solutions for power, mobility, and water applications along with fluid management.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Chris Langenfeld
Chief Engineer of Advanced R&D
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Thomas Bollenbach
Project Manager
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