Embedded Architect

Key Skills: Embedded C, Embedded, C++, Free RTOS, Embedded SW Architecture, UART, Embedded Linux

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining, implementing, executing, and documenting embedded software for Vantive's peritoneal dialysis device portfolio. The activities will encompass all facets and phases of software development & test and life cycle management, meeting all regulatory and quality standards to realize complex, innovative, reliable systems that improve the quality of life for people around the world.
• Collaborate with other engineering and functional organizations to understand and define product use cases and convert these use cases into software requirements and design implementations.
• Own and lead all activities of software sub-system development and life-cycle management including sub-system development plans, SW requirements development, code development and optimization, unit and integration testing, SW risk and reliability analysis, root cause analysis.
• Transform software requirements into software architectures and verify that all software projects adhere to architecture standards.
• Lead concept selection efforts and design alternatives.
• Devise simulator solutions for the product portfolio.
• Drive research on emerging software architecture techniques and standards. Champion technical and industry trends related to software design and development.
• Ensure all interface requirements are documented.
• Provide leadership to teams of engineers in multiple sites.
• Define the test automation strategy and implementation.
• Coordinate the software test activities with all other engineering disciplines, including external development partners.

Skills Required:

• A demonstrated track record in embedded software development, preferably medical devices or other highly regulated products such as military hardware.
• A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in algorithms, code optimization, encryption, multiple language support.
• C, C++, Assembly.
• ARM processor development.
• Ability to work in a Linux development environment.
• ARM / AVR processor development.
• FPGA programming skills.
• Intel embedded X86 development a plus.
• Experience in embedded RTOS development.
• Experience with USB, Ethernet, RS232 communications protocols.
• Experience with sensor sampling.
• Ability to develop boot loader code for microcontrollers.
• Working level knowledge with standards such as IEC 62304, IEC 62366, IEC 60601, ISO 13485 and ISO14971 would be a plus.

Education:

• Graduate or Post Graduate in Computer Science or related Engineering and 10-15 years of experience, including technical leadership.
• Prior experience in Renal device domain is a plus