Senior / Staff Medical Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Senior / Staff Medical Firmware Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: We know salary transparency matters. While we can’t list a figure on this advert, the client is genuinely flexible and open to shaping the package around the right person. The salary on offer is genuinely competitive
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Join a Cambridge‑based team developing next‑generation insulin pump systems that genuinely improve patient lives. We’re looking for a Senior or Staff‑level Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of safety‑critical embedded software, shaping both the technical direction and the quality framework that underpins a regulated medical device environment.

The Opportunity
You’ll take ownership of firmware development for a new class of insulin delivery technology, working at the intersection of engineering, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and wants their work to have meaningful real‑world impact.
A key success marker in your first year will be establishing robust firmware lifecycle processes and ensuring audit‑ready documentation and practices.

What You’ll Be Doing
Leading development of safety‑critical firmware for insulin pump systems
Defining and improving firmware lifecycle processes, documentation, and audit readiness
Working closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Systems Engineering teams
Ensuring compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and medical device development standards
Contributing to architecture, design reviews, risk management, and verification activities
Mentoring engineers and supporting best‑practice adoption across the team What You’ll Bring
5+ years of hands‑on embedded firmware development
Experience in regulated or safety‑critical domains (medical devices preferred but not essential)
Strong understanding of structured development processes and documentation
Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or similar compliance frameworks
Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality & Regulatory teams
A proactive mindset and confidence in leading technical direction Why Join?
Work on technology that directly improves patient outcomes
Influence engineering processes and shape long‑term firmware strategy
Be part of a highly collaborative, mission‑driven team
Competitive salary and benefits package If you’re an experienced firmware engineer who enjoys combining technical depth with structured, compliant development, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact.
  
Confidential conversations welcome.
Contact Cathy Swain for more information.
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