Principal Embedded Software Engineer

The employer is a medical device company developing surgical and patient-monitoring products.

We are hiring a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our electrical & computer engineering team in Independence. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Independence office.

What you’ll do

• Write device drivers for sensors, communication buses and peripherals
• Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests
• Develop firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based products
• Bring up new hardware with the electrical engineering team
• Debug at the board level with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and JTAG
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work
• Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets
• Hands-on lab debugging experience
• Strong C programming skills for resource-constrained systems
• A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

• Experience in a regulated industry (medical, automotive, aerospace)
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless stacks

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Independence, MO is $161,000 – $205,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

• Annual professional development and certification budget
• Annual performance bonus
• Wellness stipend
• Paid time off plus paid company holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.