C++ Developer Medical Device, Los Gatos CA
Overview
You will design and implement C++ software for a safety-critical medical device system, owning modules from concept through verification. Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and regulatory specialists in a startup environment, where your code directly impacts patient safety. This role requires strict adherence to IEC 62304 and FDA standards, offering the chance to build robust, reliable systems from the ground up.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design and develop C++ modules for a medical device, ensuring IEC 62304 compliance and traceability.
- 2Implement real-time control algorithms and user interfaces using C++11/14 and Qt.
- 3Write unit tests with Google Test and integrate with Jenkins CI for automated verification.
- 4Collaborate with hardware engineers to debug ARM Cortex-M firmware and FPGA interfaces.
- 5Perform code reviews and static analysis with Coverity and Clang-Tidy to maintain high quality.
- 6Document software architecture and design in compliance with FDA design control requirements.
- 7Support integration testing with Python scripts to validate system behavior.
Requirements8
- 15+ years of professional C++ development in a regulated industry (medical, aerospace, automotive).
- 2Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3Proficiency with C++11/14, STL, and Boost libraries.
- 4Experience with Qt or similar frameworks for embedded UI development.
- 5Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA quality system regulations.
- 6Hands-on experience with ARM microcontrollers and RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX).
- 7Knowledge of CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART communication protocols.
- 8Strong debugging skills with JTAG, GDB, and logic analyzers.
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