Principal Software / Firmware Engineer II

Want to lead firmware and embedded software development of reduced-risk inhalable products for a Fortune 200 Company with some of the most iconic brands as we are moving beyond smoking?

We are currently looking for a Principal Software/Firmware Engineer II, Reduced Risk Product Development to join our Corporate RD&E Team in Richmond, VA but are open to a remote work arrangement. If you have a bachelor’s degree Computer Science or related field with over 10 years of relevant experience designing, developing, and delivery of software for commercial electronic products, we want to speak with you!

What you will be doing:

• Leading embedded software and firmware development for innovative inhalable devices to meet design requirements and ensure system level integration
• Maintain and improve existing firmware and software assets, including documentation and managing processes for software verification/validation as required.
• Leading software/firmware development projects and software engineering team (internal resources and external design partners)
• Working closely with internal and external partners on new product development to deliver product performance, and user experiences in accordance with business requirements/specifications.
• Developing internal infrastructure and implementing strategies to ensure current and future software engineering needs are satisfied to support development of inhalable product platforms.
• Serving as software/firmware system design authority (SME), leading technical discussions and problem solving for software projects and collaborating with platform and system architects on the impacts of design decisions.
• Leading the development, integration and testing of firmware modules for various core device technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Crafting a roadmap for firmware modules to accelerate the prototype development and leading the development plan for these modules, including the firmware aspect of new technology and effective implementation of the roadmap.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field).
• Experience in Software and Firmware development of embedded applications, with solid experience with low-level C (drivers and RTOS), Python programming and technical project management using Agile practices
• 10+ years of relevant experience in design, development and testing of embedded software for electronic products.
• Experience in managing internal/external software teams, development projects and implementing software engineering standard methodologies (such as CI/CD).
• Firmware design experience across the full product lifecycle within multi-disciplinary teams in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive electronics, medical device manufacturers/ scientific instrument manufacturers and lab automation product or service providers
• Ability to establish the relationships, infrastructure and build effective partnerships with external suppliers to expand Software/Firmware capabilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Must have the ability to deliver effective formal presentations to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to take a hands-on role in software development and to work closely with the team to diagnose and solve complex challenges.
• Experience developing software products within a regulated or high assurance environment and familiarity with the tools and processes needed to ensure design quality and traceability.

Total Rewards

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $124,900.00 - $190,450.00 / annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones
• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Student Loan Assistance
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