Engineer I, Embedded Software

ICU Medical

Entry-level Embedded Software Engineer developing and maintaining embedded software for hardware products. Collaborating with senior engineers to implement features and ensure reliable performance.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $29 - $41 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and test embedded software components in C/C++.
Develop firmware for microcontrollers, embedded Linux systems, or RTOS-based platforms.
Debug and troubleshoot software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, and diagnostic tools.
Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and development processes.
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and quality engineering teams.
Assist in creating technical documentation, including design specifications and test procedures.
Support integration of software with hardware prototypes and production units.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and testing practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience with embedded development tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, IAR, Keil).
Exposure to communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, BLE, or Ethernet.
Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or board bring-up.
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks or automated testing for embedded systems.
Internship or project experience involving firmware or hardware-software integration.
Understanding of safety-critical or regulated development environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive financial benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and (for eligible roles) our Annual Incentive Plan
A wide range of benefit options at affordable rates
Additional perks to assist employees with their work-life effectiveness, such as Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++embedded software developmentfirmware developmentdebuggingunit testingautomated testingcommunication protocolsembedded Linuxhardware-software integration

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical documentationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science