Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

Company Overview

Insulet started in 2000 driven to achieve our mission of enabling our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients who have insulin-requiring diabetes, by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating. We are on an exciting trajectory of significant growth and global expansion enabling us to reach more patients around the globe.

We are looking to hire amazing people who are guided by shared values and desire to exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join the R&D team responsible for developing new products and improving existing ones. This person is expected to be responsible for well-designed and well-tested code, and to apply creative solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions from the architectural level down to the hardware
• Develop software requirements from system requirements.
• Develop architecture and design documentation.
• Participate in the creation of modular solutions for software designs.
• Designs, develops, tests and documents embedded system software for new and existing Insulet products.
• Ensures that their design is in compliance with Company policies, and that software activities are appropriate for the design and maintenance of medical products.
• Works with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing and Manufacturing to ensure that designs meet technical, regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
• Works closely with other software, software QA, systems, and hardware engineers to integrate, debug, and test systems.
• Participate in product design reviews.
• Directs and mentors other engineers.
• Communicates with multiple levels of the organization.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems
• Experience on processors like ARM, TI, ST (or similar embedded system microcontrollers)
• Thorough understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of real time systems
• Detail oriented, with effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Object-oriented programming, as implemented in C
• RTOS knowledge and experience
• Experience with FDA and other medical regulatory environments
• Knowledge of wireless protocols like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Agile or other software development life cycle concepts

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering
   

Additional Information

• The position can be remote, hybrid or in-person at our [Acton, MA office]. The preferred location is [Acton, MA].
• Travel is estimated at 10% but will flex depending on business need.

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $169,125.00 - $253,687.50. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.