Principal Embedded Software Engineer

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:

• LifeVest, the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
• HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
• TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.

ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.

Job Summary

Lead Software Engineer responsible for the design, debug, support, technical supervision and tracking of software features implemented in the LifeVest system and utilities. Additional responsibilities include the supervision of engineers, development and maintenance of software documentation, software schedule development and providing technical support to other departments within the organization. This is an upper level lead engineering position that will work under general direction.

Essential Functions

• Develops technical designs and specifications for products.
• Aids in making software architecture decisions.
• Makes system level architecture and complex design decisions.
• Researches and integrates design strategies, product specifications, development schedules and user expectations into product capabilities.
• Uses software development technologies and tools to build, test and maintain product modules, components and subsystems.
• Manages engineering function of complex projects.
• Provides technical advice to employees, acting in a lead capacity.
• Aids in the coordination of outside resources.
• Scopes out work, resources and time required to complete projects. Identifies and recommends efficiency improvements and schedule risk mitigations.
• Works under general direction with an expectation of minimal error rates.
• Conducts root cause failure analysis on devices.
• Conducts design studies for future generation products.
• Supports engineering and other departments on sustaining activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree In computer or electrical engineering or equivalent required
• Master's Degree In computer or electrical engineering preferred
• Project management preferred
• Systems engineering preferred
• Medical device preferred
• Handheld or wearable devices preferred
• 20+ years related experience and/or training required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 10+ years Experienced with C and or C++ , 10+ years required
• 10+ years C++ preferred
• Experienced at leading a small team of engineers (3-4) required
• Extremely proficient in complex software design, troubleshooting, and testing required
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design and troubleshooting, as well as systems engineering processes required
• Understanding of electrical design required
• Understanding of electrical design and troubleshooting required
• Understanding of systems engineering processes required
• Proficient in the use of general engineering lab equipment including oscilloscopes, waveform generators, multi-meters, power supplies, etc. required
• In-circuit emulators in embedded systems required
• Good understanding of microprocessor hardware architectures (preferably ARM) required
• Embedded user interface design required
• Embedded Linux development required
• Unit testing and test automation required
• IEC medical software standards or other software quality standards required
• Good code style practices required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

The annual salary for this position is:

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.