Principal Embedded Software Engineer – FPGA

Stryker

. Architect, design, implement, integrate, and verify complex FPGA-based and embedded software systems for medical devices .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePortage • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $135,600 - $225,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and implementing FPGA-based and embedded software systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

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FPGA DesignEmbedded Software DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingMedical Device ComplianceContinuous Integration

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Hard Skills

FPGA DevelopmentVHDLVerilogSystemVerilogSoC FPGAEmbedded LinuxRTOS DevelopmentDigital Signal ProcessingRequirements TraceabilityRisk Management

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AMD/Xilinx VivadoIntel QuartusGitAutomated BuildsCI/CD

Industry Keywords

IEC 62304ISO 14971ISO 13485Design History FileQuality Management System

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, implement, integrate, and verify complex FPGA-based and embedded software systems for medical devices
Drive hardware/software partitioning, system-level architecture, and technical tradeoff decisions
Translate user and system needs into software, FPGA, and subsystem design requirements
Establish FPGA development and verification best practices, coding standards, reusable test frameworks, self-checking testbenches, automated regression, coverage-driven verification, scripted workflows, automated builds, and Continuous Integration
Lead FPGA design activities involving timing constraints, multiple clock domains, high-performance data paths, fixed-point arithmetic, real-time control, signal processing, and hardware/software interfaces
Serve as technical authority across development programs and lead architecture and design reviews
Resolve complex technical issues, explore emerging technologies, and develop reusable technology roadmaps
Ensure compliance with medical-device design controls, software lifecycle processes, risk management, traceability, and applicable regulatory standards
Support regulatory submissions, audits, and QMS deliverables
Lead development and review of requirements, architecture, design, verification, risk management, and Design History File documentation
Provide cross-functional technical leadership from concept through commercialization
Mentor engineers and collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Project Management teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline
8+ years of relevant embedded software experience
Experience developing embedded software and FPGA-based systems, including FPGA design, implementation, integration, and/or verification
Experience with FPGA development languages and technologies, such as VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, SoC FPGA, or comparable FPGA platforms
Experience leading or contributing to complex embedded product development, including architecture, requirements, system integration, and verification
Experience programming in C/C++
Experience with FPGA development tools and platforms, including AMD/Xilinx Vivado and/or Intel Quartus
Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS development, hardware/software co-design, and FPGA-based digital signal processing
Knowledge of FPGA and embedded software verification, including simulation, static/dynamic analysis, coverage analysis, Git, automated builds, and CI/CD
Experience with medical device or regulated product development, including requirements traceability, risk management, and standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and ISO 13485

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
20% travel allowance/requirement