What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer (Embedded C++) position at Arkhya Tech?
Job Details
Location: Hercules, CA
Type: FTE / C2C
Domain: Healthcare / Medical Devices Must Have: Embedded C , RTOS or Embedded Linux, CANopen / CAN bus, IEC 62304/ISO 13485
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in embedded C , real-time systems, and device/instrument control. This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and modernization of legacy embedded software used in high-throughput clinical/lab automation systems.
You will design instrument control software, manage orchestration/scheduling across multiple embedded controllers, implement robust error handling, and collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, systems, and assay science teams. Experience working with CAN/CANopen, RTOS/Embedded Linux, CI/CD for embedded, and lab instrumentation is strongly preferred.
Key Required Skills Core Technical Must-Haves-
5 years modern C (embedded systems)
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Experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux (QNX, Yocto, etc.)
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Strong in multi-threading, memory management, state machines
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Hands-on with device control software for instruments/devices
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Experience with CANopen / CAN bus or other fieldbus protocols
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Ability to design error handling, fail-safe logic, recovery workflows
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Understanding of real-time scheduling/orchestration across subsystems
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Experience with unit testing, integration testing, hardware-in-loop
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Exposure to CI/CD for embedded, automated test frameworks
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Ability to design or work with simulation/emulation tools
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Mentor junior engineers
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Lead architecture/design discussions
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Strong cross-functional communication (Firmware, Systems, Mechanical, QA)
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Ability to troubleshoot in lab environments
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Medical device or lab automation background (IEC 62304, ISO 13485)
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Experience refactoring or modernizing legacy embedded systems
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Robotics, fluidics, or high-throughput automation experience