Lead Embedded Software Engineer

DEKA Research & DevelopmentManchester, NH

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

DEKA Research & Development is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our team working on cutting-edge medical devices. This role is a hands-on technical leadership position. You will lead through technical expertise, system ownership, and influence across teams while remaining deeply involved in design and implementation. You will work across every layer of software—from embedded system device drivers and real-time control loops to cloud connectivity and UI development—partnering with electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineers to deliver life-changing medical devices.

This is an on-site role; remote and hybrid are not available.

How you will make an impact as a Lead Embedded Software Engineer:

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

Skills you will need to be successful:

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
Controls engineering experience beneficial (but not required)

About DEKA:One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

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