Job Description Summary

Seeking an experienced staff level Firmware Development Engineer to play a leading role in developing high quality instrument control firmware for BD’s line of flow cytometers. As a leading member of the firmware development team, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, debugging, and documenting robust and reliable firmware to satisfy the product requirements. Must be detail-oriented, process-focused, and results-driven.
Are you ready to make a difference in this world? Do you want to be part of a team that develops ground-breaking medical and biotechnology services and devices? One person can make a singular difference in saving and improving lives. At BD, we are looking for amazing, passionate, and dedicated people like you. BD, a company standing on more than 125 years of innovation in medical technology, is currently recruiting for an experienced and talented firmware test engineer to join our San Jose, CA R&D team. BD’s purpose is to advance the world of health. As part of our team, you will be on the forefront of enabling BD’s line of clinical and research use flow cytometers You are the one who can make the difference. Join us and be a crucial part of advancing the world of health!

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Founded in the late 19th century by Maxwell Becton and Fairleigh Dickinson, BD has been working to improve outcomes for patients since 1897 by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care.  Today, in the 21st century, BD has grown to be one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world with over 70,000 employees, a presence in virtually every country, and annual revenues approaching 20 Billion dollars. 

BD Biosciences is a leading provider of high-quality flow cytometry and single-cell genomics solutions to scientific research and clinical laboratories. Here, we are leading the way by developing the best technologies that enable the ability to look closer at the details of cells and diseases.

BD is seeking a talented and experienced Staff Engineer II, Firmware to join our Firmware Engineering Team. In this key role, you will be responsible for the development of embedded software for medical devices and instrumentation, providing technical leadership and having a significant impact on BD's products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and document robust and reliable firmware solutions that meet product requirements, development timelines, and written specifications.

Requirements

• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Firmware, and Hardware teams during requirements creation to ensure firmware requirements are unambiguous, complete, realizable, and verifiable.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the organization.

• Act as a domain expert and resource regarding firmware solutions, toolchains, methodologies, architectures, etc.

• Perform development work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ensure quality of work by following coding standards

• Generate documentation to support regulatory filings, internal reports, and specifications.

• Support Verification and Validation activities.

• Provide R&D input on CAPA reports and post-product release support.

• Follow design, quality, and safety guidelines based on GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines, and related BD Quality and Safety Standards and Practices.

• Understand business goals and link them to design directions, product architecture, and promote solutions that support long-term product vision and strategies.
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or Math or equivalent experience is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing firmware/software for embedded systems.

• Significant experience with C++ and C for embedded systems.

• Experience with various peripheral buses and network protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, USB, HTTPs, and TCP/IP. Low-level knowledge of communication protocols and device drivers is a plus.

• Development experience with Embedded Linux for SoC. Experience with Windows IOT is a plus.

• Experience programming microcontrollers (ARM, ColdFile, TI, x86, STM, etc.).

• Excellent bring-up, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Hands-on experience troubleshooting firmware/hardware interfaces using test equipment.

• Familiarity and experience with Issue/Task/Bug tracking systems such as Azure DevOps or Jira.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in multi-functional and cross-geographical multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, and context-switch as necessary to deal with new issues.

• Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated industry.

• Familiarity with C# and experience with Python.

• Experience with RTOS and multi-threaded development like VxWorks or Micrum uC/OS-II.

• Custom Windows Driver Development with PCIe experience, kernel mode driver development, and knowledge using user mode driver development.

• Experience with memory management, interrupt controller, and bootloader.

• Device driver development of Timer, ADC, RTC, DMA module.

• Experience with IAR or uVision IDE.

• Experience with Azure DevOps.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Milpitas 155

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$130,400.00 - $215,200.00 USD Annual