Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 12 Months


Job Description
Seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the development of advanced real-time embedded software for medical devices. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver secure, high-performance solutions within strict timelines.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded software for safety-critical medical devices.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within embedded environments.

 
Minimum Requirements

• 15–20 years of experience in real-time embedded device software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming.
• Expertise with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with QNX and/or OSE operating systems.
• Working knowledge of interprocess communication (IPC) mechanisms.
• Experience with large codebase architecture and design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry and familiarity with FDA regulations.
• Knowledge of infusion systems or other safety-critical applications.
• Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C).
• Networking application development experience: TCP/IP, TLS 1.3, DHCP, DNS, firewall configuration.
• Knowledge of network security, PKI systems, and certificate management.
• Experience with Wi-Fi (802.11) and wireless security protocols (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP).
• Device security experience: secure boot, authentication/encryption algorithms.
• Experience with OTA firmware updates and device provisioning.
• Familiarity with OpenSSL or similar APIs.

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 90.00/hr.