Highbrow Technology Inc · 17 hours ago
Staff Software Architect
Hercules, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
15+ years expHighbrow Technology Inc is seeking a Staff Software Architect with extensive experience in embedded programming and a background in medical instruments. The role involves designing complex software for high-reliability medical devices, leveraging modern C++ and CI/CD practices.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySEOSoftwareWeb DesignWeb Development
Hiring Manager
Shubham Sharma
Responsibilities
Education & Work Experience : Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, related field, or equivalent experience. Prior experience in an embedded software engineering role designing complex instrument or device software
Embedded C++ Expertise : Extensive experience programming in modern C++ for embedded systems, with a minimum of five years. Strong understanding of object-oriented design, multi-threading, and memory management in constrained environments
RTOS/Embedded Linux Experience : Hands-on experience developing for embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) or on real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX). Comfortable with low-level OS concepts, device drivers, and optimizing performance on single-board computers
High-Reliability Systems : Proven ability to design software for high uptime and reliability. Experience with fail-safe mechanisms, state machines for complex device control, and graceful degradation of functionality under fault conditions
Testing & CI/CD for Embedded : Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration in an embedded context. Experience writing unit and integration tests for embedded code, using hardware-in-loop or simulation, and using CI tools to catch issues early
Collaborative Communication : Excellent cross-functional communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work closely with other engineering disciplines and to clearly articulate technical information to non-software stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
Prior experience in an embedded software engineering role designing complex instrument or device software
Extensive experience programming in modern C++ for embedded systems, with a minimum of five years
Strong understanding of object-oriented design, multi-threading, and memory management in constrained environments
Hands-on experience developing for embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) or on real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX)
Comfortable with low-level OS concepts, device drivers, and optimizing performance on single-board computers
Proven ability to design software for high uptime and reliability
Experience with fail-safe mechanisms, state machines for complex device control, and graceful degradation of functionality under fault conditions
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration in an embedded context
Experience writing unit and integration tests for embedded code, using hardware-in-loop or simulation, and using CI tools to catch issues early
Excellent cross-functional communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work closely with other engineering disciplines and to clearly articulate technical information to non-software stakeholders
Preferred
Background in laboratory equipment, clinical diagnostics, or medical device development
Familiarity with the regulatory environment and standards for medical device software (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485) is a plus
Solid knowledge of industrial communication protocols
Familiarity with CAN/CANopen is a plus – including defining CANopen object dictionaries, PDO/SDO communication, and network management – or comparable experience with similar fieldbus protocols (e.g. Modbus, EtherCAT)
Experience modernizing legacy codebase and bringing in contemporary best practices
For example, migrating software to newer C++ standards, refactoring for good architectural patterns, or introducing CI/CD and test automation to legacy embedded projects
Exposure to lab automation robotics, fluidics control, or high-throughput instrumentation
Understanding of timing and scheduling challenges in systems that process many samples in parallel
Experience with creating simulation models of hardware or using tools to emulate instrument components for testing
This could include using frameworks to simulate sensors/actuators or modeling physical processes to test control algorithms
Company
Highbrow Technology Inc
Highbrow Technology Inc. is a global technology solutions provider, currently assisting clients in the Generative AI (GenAI) space.
201-500 employees
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