Staff Software Engineer

Insulet Corporation

. Design, develop, test, document, and maintain embedded software for new and existing Insulet products .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeActon • Massachusetts • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing embedded software for medical devices, with strong programming skills in C and C++. Capable of providing technical leadership and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingTechnical LeadershipMedical Device ComplianceEmbedded Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingARM Microcontroller ExperienceTI Microcontroller ExperienceI2C KnowledgeSPI KnowledgeUSB KnowledgeRTOS UnderstandingObject-Oriented Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Agile SDLCDebugging ToolsDesign Documentation ToolsTest Artifacts Management

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceRegulated IndustryQuality AssuranceCross-Functional TeamsWireless Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashRTOSSDLCC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, document, and maintain embedded software for new and existing Insulet products
Own assigned work end-to-end, including implementation, debugging, documentation, and verification
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software and system issues across multiple components, disciplines, or product generations
Evaluate technical tradeoffs, investigate root causes, and drive issues to resolution with minimal supervision
Ensure software designs and development activities comply with company policies and applicable medical-device regulatory requirements
Create and maintain design documentation, requirements, and test artifacts
Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams
Collaborate with software, software quality, and hardware engineers to integrate, debug, and test system functionality
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team planning; share knowledge and support teammates
Adapt to changing team and product priorities across development, maintenance, and support activities
Provide technical leadership, guide design decisions, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience
Strong programming skills in C and/or C++
Hands-on experience with embedded systems
Experience developing embedded software for ARM, TI, MSP, or similar microcontroller-based systems
Ability to contribute effectively on a shared codebase and collaborate with internal and external team members
Willingness to provide technical leadership through mentoring, reviewing, or guiding design areas while remaining hands-on and team-oriented
Knowledge of I2C, SPI, Flash, EEPROM and/or USB
Familiarity with communication systems and/or wireless protocols; BLE is a plus
Medical device or other regulated-industry experience
Knowledge of OS concepts, including threading, mutual exclusion, interrupts, and deadlock avoidance
Understanding of RTOS and real-time systems
Object-oriented design knowledge where applicable
Ability to read electrical schematics
Familiarity with Agile or other SDLC practice
Ability to work in a general office environment and sit for long periods of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement