Job Description Summary

Seeking an experienced Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to lead the development and evolution of high-quality instrument control firmware for BD’s flow cytometers. You will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to ensure robust and reliable firmware solutions.

As a key member of the firmware development team, you will architect, develop, debug, and document firmware that meets product requirements with high reliability and robustness. You will provide significant technical leadership to the team, ensuring detailed, process-focused, and results-driven approaches. Outstanding leadership and technical skills are essential.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with counterparts in systems, electrical, and software engineering to achieve integrated solutions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join our team to develop groundbreaking medical and biotechnology devices that save and improve lives. Your contributions can make a singular impact.

BD, with over 125 years of innovation in medical technology, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Milpitas, CA R&D team. As a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing BD’s clinical and research flow cytometers. Join us in advancing the world of health and make a crucial difference.

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 improving patient outcomes since 1897 by enhancing medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. Today, BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, with over 70,000 employees, a presence in virtually every country, and annual revenues approaching $20 billion.

BD Biosciences is a leading provider of high-quality flow cytometry and single-cell genomics solutions to scientific research and clinical laboratories. We are pioneering technologies that enable detailed examination of cells and diseases.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to join our team at BD, a leading global medical technology company. In this role, you will lead the development and evolution of high-quality instrument control firmware for BD's flow cytometers, providing technical leadership and architectural guidance to ensure robust and reliable firmware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of firmware engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting innovation.

• Architect, develop, debug, and document firmware solutions that meet product requirements with high reliability and robustness.

• Collaborate multi-functionally with project teams to develop and implement robust firmware solutions.

• Ensure quality of work by following coding standards and best practices.

• Generate documentation to support regulatory filings and internal reports.

• Support formal Verification and Validation activities to ensure firmware meets necessary standards and requirements.

• 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.

• Understand business goals and link them to design directions and product architecture.

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

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams during firmware requirements creation.

• Perform development work independently with minimal supervision.
  

Education

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

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in developing embedded software for Linux systems.

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

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

• Experience with various peripheral buses and network protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, USB, HTTPs, and TCP/IP.

• Experience programming microcontrollers (ARM, STM, etc.) including memory management, interrupt servicing, bootloaders, etc.

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

• 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.

• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding team members.

• Experience with regulatory documentation and compliance standards (GMP, FDA, ISO).
  

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 Micrium uC/OS-II.

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

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

• 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

$163,000.00 - $269,100.00 USD Annual