Staff Engineer- Software Engineering

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Why join Stryker?

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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Why engineering at Stryker?

At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

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As Software Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for a designing Linux based applications for embedded wireless and display devices used on Medical beds and Stretchers products.

What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Linux based application-firmware for embedded devices used on Medical beds and stretchers
• Fine-tune Linux subsystems for optimal performance of firmware applications.
• Work with the team to develop power management algorithms, and implement encryption algorithms, state machines, drivers server/cloud communication mechanisms.
• Integrate different subsystems from individual workgroups in the team.
• Work with customers and tech support to tune product performance and resolve customer issues.
• The position requires frequent and close collaboration with Kernel, Wireless, Audio, and Hardware engineers, third-party service providers, QA engineers, and technical support.
• Active contribution to the certification process including cryptographic (FIPS) /Wireless /Bluetooth certifications.
• Analyze and correct complex product design issues, using independent judgment.
• Independently balance design tradeoffs while designing a component of the system.

Med Device Compliance:

• Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations.
• Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file.
• Follow and mentor others on R&D procedures like design controls and risk management, per the Quality Management System.

General Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success.
• Identify and support the creation of or improvements to procedures, policies, processes, systems, and technology.
• Support and execute segments of complex product development to advance projects through the design /development/launch process.
• Contribute to product development from concept through release.
• Deliver high quality results with passion, energy and drive to meet business priorities.
• Build relationships and influence across the engineering groups within the business.

Technical Skills:

• Solid knowledge in C, Knowledge of Linux internals, IPC Mechanisms, multithreading, concurrency, Linux shell programming, and C++.
• Experience in Linux Network programming with strong knowledge on protocols like, TCP, UDP, RTC, SIP, XMPP, RTP, SRTP, HTTP, REST
• Experience in Configuring Linux scheduler, protocol stack development, Android AOSP framework, Python various IoT protocols, are added advantages.
• Experience with debugging timing and performance issues, and memory exceptions.
• Experience with host development environments on both Linux and Windows platforms.
• Experience in developing C/C++ UI applications for embedded devices.
• Strong software design and implementation skills with hands-on embedded systems development experience.
• Proactive, self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Well, organized with strong attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate.
• Resourceful and able to solve problems through practical use of technology and a solid understanding of product architecture.
• Ability to work within a geographically dispersed dynamic team to achieve desired results.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Familiarity with wireless technologies like WIFI, Bluetooth.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of wired interface protocols, including I2C, UART, RS-232, RS-485, CAN, SPI, LVDS, Ethernet, and DRAM interfaces ·
• Working knowledge of wireless interface protocols, such as Bluetooth, BLE, RFID, and Wi-Fi, including standards, requirements, and testing protocols

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science or related discipline & 4+ years of work experience
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):
Technical Skills:
• Knowledgeable programming skills. Design new components applying various concepts design concepts and patterns
Design and Development Skills:
• Knowledgeable with integrated development environments (IDE) for projects
• Knowledgeable with tools for static/dynamic analysis, memory management, code coverage and techniques for analyzing software
• Knowledge in integration and deployment processes
Software Process Skills:
• Software Development Life Cycle processes
• Knowledge in creating estimates for code implementation time/resource for assigned tasks and projects
• Knowledge from using Application Lifecycle Management /Traceability tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards applied to the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Travel Percentage: 10%