Principal Embedded Software Engineer

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

☒ Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

☒ Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

☒ Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.

☒ Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.

☒ Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.

☐ Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection Must be worn in designated areas.

☐ Exposure to blood.

☐ Travel (please specify):

☒ Other (please specify): Exposure to ionizing radiation

• Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.

• Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 10+ Years with Master’s Degree, 8+ Years with PhD
• Extensive experience in embedded systems development, including RTOS-based design (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, Zephyr), low-level firmware development, device drivers, and board initialization, with strong expertise in hardware/software integration.
• Proven experience designing and optimizing real-time, resource-constrained systems, including performance tuning, deterministic behavior, and implementation of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), as well as secure boot and firmware update mechanisms. Extensive experience and demonstrated success in commercial product development with different products over the product lifecycle.

in supporting safety-critical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations such as FDA, FAA, SEC, etc.

Demonstrated experience taking ownership of corrective actions.

with safety-critical software systems in a highly regulated environment is beneficial.

• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in commercial product development with different products over the product lifecycle.
• Experience in supporting safety-critical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations such as FDA, FAA, SEC, etc.
• Demonstrated experience taking ownership of corrective actions.
• Experience with safety-critical software systems in a highly regulated environment is beneficial.

• Comprehensive, expert knowledge of complex software design principles, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading concepts. Ability to expertly implement design patterns and author software requirement specifications. Expert programming skills using C/C++ and Assembler-level programming languages in an embedded environment. Expert debugging skills; Expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues. Expert in using and troubleshooting version control software (such as Git, Perforce, Azure Dev Ops, SVN, or other) Expert analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical details with both technical and non-technical audiences. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences. Creates precise, accurate technical documentation. Excellent interpersonal skills- Ability to lead and motivate a team; Collaborate cross functionally; Efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Expert programming skills using C/C++ and Assembler-level programming languages in an embedded environment.
• Expert debugging skills; Expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
• Expert in using and troubleshooting version control software (such as Git, Perforce, Azure Dev Ops, SVN, or other)
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical details with both technical and non-technical audiences. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences. Creates precise, accurate technical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills- Ability to lead and motivate a team; Collaborate cross functionally; Efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Strong contributor to high performing team. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple large-scale projects. Demonstrated ownership in executing project plans and meeting deadlines. Strong desire to constantly find smarter and better ways to develop our products so we can continue providing the best quality of care to our patients. Passionately dedicated to executing project plans and meeting deadlines. Expert awareness of both local and system-level impact of code written. Demonstrated skill in leading the process of gathering feedback on requirements and test cases for completeness, accuracy, and ability to implement and test. Demonstrated success in driving departmental best practices and product or process improvements. Demonstrated ownership over component-level software design. Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations. Demonstrated growth and success leading and coaching other engineers.

in Medical devices development and understanding relevant standards (IEC-62304, etc.) is beneficial.

An understanding of medical imaging/general image processing is beneficial.

An understanding of DICOM/HL7 is beneficial.

• Strong desire to constantly find smarter and better ways to develop our products so we can continue providing the best quality of care to our patients.
• Passionately dedicated to executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
• Expert awareness of both local and system-level impact of code written.
• Demonstrated skill in leading the process of gathering feedback on requirements and test cases for completeness, accuracy, and ability to implement and test.
• Demonstrated success in driving departmental best practices and product or process improvements.
• Demonstrated ownership over component-level software design.
• Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations.
• Demonstrated growth and success leading and coaching other engineers.
• Experience in Medical devices development and understanding relevant standards (IEC-62304, etc.) is beneficial.
• An understanding of medical imaging/general image processing is beneficial.
• An understanding of DICOM/HL7 is beneficial.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow.

For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $139,400 – $232,300 and is bonus eligible.

Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

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In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter.

All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process.

Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.