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Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer (Medical Devices)

Doha Permanent View Job Description
This role owns the design and delivery of embedded firmware for a complex, safety‑critical medical device. You will lead firmware architecture, development, verification, and regulatory‑ready documentation from concept through clinical use. You will work hands‑on with bare‑metal and RTOS‑based systems, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and clinical teams in an on‑site engineering environment
  • Senior‑level embedded firmware leadership role
  • Medical device firmware in a regulated environment

About Our Client

A privately backed medical technology company developing innovative devices to address critical cardiovascular conditions. The organisation combines deep engineering expertise with a strong clinical and regulatory focus

Job Description

  • Lead end‑to‑end firmware development for regulated medical devices
  • Design and implement bare‑metal and RTOS‑based embedded systems
  • Define firmware requirements from system and user needs
  • Drive unit, integration, and system‑level verification activities
  • Produce firmware documentation suitable for regulatory submission

The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of hands‑on embedded firmware development experience
  • Expert‑level C/C++ programming for embedded systems (non‑negotiable)
  • Proven experience delivering firmware for regulated products (medical devices strongly preferred; IEC 62304 experience required)
  • Strong, practical experience with bare‑metal firmware and at least one RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, ThreadX, QNX)
  • Deep understanding of microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB; wireless experience highly valued)

What's on Offer

  • Senior technical ownership on a life‑saving medical device
  • Opportunity to influence product architecture and IP from an early stage
Contact
James Jefferson
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003204

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
Senior Technical
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Doha
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Jefferson
Job reference
JN-042026-7003204

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