Principal Firmware Engineer

As a Principal Firmware Engineer within Medtronic's Platform Center of Excellence, you will be a critical contributor to building high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems in a Linux environment. You will leverage your deep expertise in C/C++, Data Structures, Socket Programming, Multi-threading, and QT to develop and optimize embedded and system-level applications, pushing the boundaries of medical technology.

A Day in the Life

You will drive innovation in firmware development by:

• Developing and optimizing embedded and system-level applications using C/C++ in a Linux environment.
• Designing and implementing Data Structures to optimize system performance and scalability.
• Working with Socket Programming to create efficient and secure communication protocols between distributed systems.
• Developing multi-threaded applications to maximize system throughput and responsiveness.
• Working on DEOS (Real-Time Operating System) to ensure high reliability and real-time functionality in embedded systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams within the Platform COE to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Developing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using QT for embedded or application-based systems.
• Designing and implementing platform-specific software solutions for diverse hardware environments.
• Performing unit testing, debugging, and performance analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Participating in code reviews and adhering to best coding practices and standards.
• Troubleshooting and solving system-level issues in a multi-threaded, distributed environment.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Electronics Engineering with 15+ years of embedded software development experience in resource-constrained and/or low-energy environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Proven experience working with microcontrollers in real-time systems.
• Experience in peripherals like UART/SPI/QSPI/I2C/DDR.
• Expertise in embedded engineering projects, including developing unit, integration, and system-level tests.
• Experience with and deep understanding of Ethernet Network development.
• Experience and a good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Bamboo, Jenkins.
• Experience with Linux Kernel and/or FreeRTOS.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux / Yocto / XILINX SDK.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the CMake Build system.
• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with tools like GitHub, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Hands-on experience in Docker System.
• Knowledge of secure bootloaders, application encryption, and signing.