Sr. Software Engineer II - Embedded C Build Systems and Tools

Tandem Diabetes Care
San Diego, US
Remote

Why this role

Pace
Steady
The job demands a fast-paced environment, as evidenced by the need to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes swiftly, indicating a dynamic and responsive work style.
Collaboration
Medium
Collaboration is a key aspect, as the role involves working cross-functionally with other teams and driving a culture of continuous improvement, which requires active engagement with various stakeholders.
Autonomy
High
The position offers a high degree of autonomy, as seen in the requirement to work independently and deliver high-quality work without close supervision, while also leading and directing team members.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made in this role significantly impact the development process and product quality, as the engineer is responsible for establishing and enforcing strong software engineering practices and influencing software test strategies.
Role Level
Team Lead
The complexity of the role is high, given the need to design and implement complex build systems and toolchains, as well as mentor junior team members and guide strategic design and architecture decisions.

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What success looks like

  • Enabled reliable, efficient delivery of firmware
  • Advanced code architecture
Typical background
Substantial experience with embedded build systems

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from DevOps Engineer at a tech company
    Scripting Languages · Build Automation
    The experience in scripting languages and build automation directly aligns with the job requirements for embedded build systems and toolchains.
  • Coming from Software Developer at a medical device company
    Embedded Software · Continuous Improvement
    Experience in developing embedded software and driving continuous improvement initiatives can be directly applied to the role's focus on embedded firmware and fostering a culture of improvement.

Skills & requirements

Required

Embedded Software ArchitectureBuild InfrastructureEmbedded ToolchainBuild OrchestrationConfiguration ManagementDeveloper ToolingScripting Languages (python, Bash, Go)

Preferred

Experience With Continuous Integration And Delivery

Stack & domain

CPythonBashGoGithub ActionsAzureEmbedded SoftwareMedical Device SoftwareBuild SystemsTools

About the role

This role involves designing and maintaining build systems for embedded firmware, requiring a blend of technical expertise and leadership to enhance developer efficiency and product quality. Ideal candidates are experienced in embedded software and possess strong mentoring skills to guide junior team members.

Original posting from Tandem Diabetes Care

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love for you to team up with us to "innovate every day," put "people first," and take the "no-shortcuts" approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology - an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we're so much more than that. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our build infrastructure, embedded toolchain, and overall developer build experience that enables reliable, efficient delivery of firmware for Tandem's t:slim, Mobi, and next-generation insulin pump products. As one of the most experienced developers on the team, this role will focus not only on software implementation, but also on designing new features, advancing code architecture, working cross-functionally with other teams, elevating technical capabilities of other team members through mentorship, and by modeling Tandem values.

Senior Software Engineer II at Tandem are also responsible for:

  • Designs, implements, andmaintainsthe embedded firmware build infrastructure, including build orchestration, tool chains, configuration systems, and artifact generation.
  • Drives adoption of industry-standard technology and best practices inbuildautomation, configuration management, and developer tooling.
  • Drives a culture of continuous improvement in developer experience, engineering efficiency, and quality.
  • Plays an activetechnicalleadership role in the development, modification, and testing of software units per corporate software process documents.
  • Establishes and enforces strong software engineering practices, concepts, and techniques across multiple software teams.
  • Proactivelyidentifiesopportunities in softwareprocess, discusses with peers, and implements proposals to address gaps.
  • Providestechnical guidance to major programs and software engineering teams.
  • Mentors and develops junior team members
  • Guides the team through strategic design and architecture decisions.
  • Creates,maintains, and reviews software requirements specifications, design specifications, interface descriptions, and other software documentation.
  • Influences software test strategy and supports validation and verification activities.
  • Evaluates and recommends tools, technologies, and processes.

WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Remote: This position is fully remote and open to candidates within the United States. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur virtually.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • Proficient with formal software development and test methodologies.
  • Proficient knowledge of embedded software architecture and design patterns.
  • Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, bash, go) for automation and developer tooling.
  • Substantial experience with embedded build systems and toolchains (e.g., GCC, CMake, Kconfig, Nix) for multi-target embedded platforms.
  • Skilled at defining and translating high-level requirements into software design and implementation.
  • Able to work independently and deliver high quality work product without close supervision.
  • Able to articulate work assignments and direct the work of team members where applicable.
  • Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.
  • Able to effectively convey information related to work product and lead group discussions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead work teams.
  • Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
  • Skilled in utilizing modern AI tools in software development, strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) preferred.

EXTRA AWESOME:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
  • 8 years' experience in the "C" programming language on embedded devices and real-time operating systems.
  • Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines and build/test/release automation (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure)
  • Experience in the field of embedded software for medical device software or related industry preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $176,700 to $190,000 annually. Base pay wil

Source: Tandem Diabetes Care careers

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