Lead Firmware Engineer II

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Firmware Engineer II to contribute to our product development team. This is a hands-on role for an expert who loves to solve the most challenging technical problems. You will support architecting, designing, and implementing robust firmware for our next-generation diagnostic devices.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design firmware architecture for real-time embedded systems used in Class II/III medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA and IEC 62304
• Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ code for microcontrollers and embedded processors, including implementation of low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), and control algorithms
• Author and maintain detailed design specifications, interface control documents, and technical documentation in accordance with design control requirements for regulated environments
• Perform system-level integration of firmware with hardware and software components, validating functionality through structured test protocols and verification procedures
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and other diagnostic tools to resolve hardware-software interaction issues

The essential requirements of the job include:

• B.S. degree with 5+ years or M.S. degree with 3+ years of professional experience in embedded systems and firmware development in resource-constrained environments
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems with demonstrated experience in bare-metal and RTOS-based development
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, and USB in embedded applications
• Industry experience in control systems engineering including PID controller tuning and firmware development for stepper and DC motor control
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with applied knowledge in embedded software design and hardware integration

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Strong knowledge of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and peripherals (e.g., ADC, DAC, Timers)
• Experience developing bootloaders
• Familiarity with risk management practices (ISO 14971)
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Experience with scripting and process automation

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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