Director, Embedded Software Development

Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD)

Irvine, CA, USA
Base: $179,200.00 - $322,500.00 usd annual; bonus/...
4 days onsite
10+ years embedded software development
8+ years engineering management experience
C/c++ programming in linux/rtos environments
Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) is seeking a Director of Embedded Software Development in Irvine, CA, responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, and development of embedded software in the medical technology sector. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly in regulated environments, along with strong leadership and technical skills

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role is responsible for defining the strategy, architecture, and regulatory compliance of firmware and embedded software for a global medical technology portfolio.
  • The successful candidate will lead, mentor, and scale engineering teams to deliver safe, secure, and reliable medical devices from concept through manufacturing.
  • BD offers a culture that prioritizes on-site collaboration with a minimum requirement of four days per week in the office to foster innovation and problem-solving.

Matching Summary

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Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) is seeking a Director of Embedded Software Development in Irvine, CA, responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, and development of embedded software in the medical technology sector. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly in regulated environments, along with strong leadership and technical skills.

Salary

Base: $179,200.00 - $322,500.00 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive Total Rewards program including performance-based culture

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years embedded software development
  • 8+ years engineering management experience
  • C/C++ programming in Linux/RTOS environments
  • IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 regulatory knowledge
  • FDA software validation requirements expertise
  • Microcontroller driver and hardware interface design

Nice-to-have

  • CI/CD build pipeline implementation experience
  • Cybersecurity threat modeling skills
  • Agile methodology project management
  • Vendor and partner collaboration
  • Clinical data collection project support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years in regulated industry embedded development
  • Minimum 8 years in engineering management roles
  • Deep understanding of IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 standards

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Not specified

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