We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.





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We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

This role is responsible for shaping technical strategy, reducing architectural and cybersecurity risk, and ensuring software solutions meet product, clinical, regulatory, and business objectives. You will partner across software, hardware, systems, product management, clinical, quality, and cybersecurity teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure embedded platforms. The ideal candidate is a recognized embedded software expert who combines deep hands-on technical capability with enterprise-level influence, strong mentoring skills, and the ability to guide complex technical decisions with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead embedded software architecture, design strategy, and technical decision-making for new product development and sustaining engineering programs.

• Prototype, design, build, and deliver software for existing and next-generation embedded platforms while evaluating appropriate design methodologies, tools, and technology choices.

• Partner with software, hardware, systems, applications, product management, clinical, quality, and cybersecurity teams to optimize system performance, usability, reliability, security, and regulatory readiness.

• Provide technical leadership in software requirements, architecture, design documentation, code quality, design reviews, and risk-based engineering practices.

• Lead or guide unit testing, software verification strategy, static analysis, debugging, and hardware/software integration at the platform level.

• Contribute to cybersecurity threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, secure design practices, and risk management for connected medical devices.

• Mentor senior engineers, influence engineering standards, and raise the technical capability of the embedded software organization.

• Engage with external vendors, partners, and customer-facing technical stakeholders as needed to support product development and platform success.

• Occasional travel to vendor and customer sites may be required on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent medical device software development experience.

• 20+ years of embedded software development experience, including significant work in regulated industry environments, preferably medical devices.

• Expert-level proficiency in C or C++, Linux, RTOS, microcontroller, low-level driver, and hardware interface development experience.

• Strong experience with real-time embedded software, multi-threaded or multi-tasking systems, and hardware/software integration.

• Experience with embedded communications and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, BLE, or similar technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead software architecture, technical design reviews, design tradeoff analysis, and platform-level technical decision-making.

• Experience integrating algorithms into embedded devices and optimizing software for performance, reliability, memory, and power constraints.

• Experience with software testing, static analysis, debugging, and hardware/software interface tools such as ICE or JTAG.

• Working knowledge of secure embedded software design, cybersecurity risk management, and safety-critical system considerations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and partners in complex product development environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing software for medical devices or other safety-critical regulated products.

• Understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA software development expectations, and software validation practices.

• Experience serving as a principal, distinguished, staff, architect, or senior technical authority in an engineering organization.

• Experience with commercial RTOS platforms, embedded Linux, or embedded Windows environments.

• Experience with toolchain selection, build environment setup, CI/CD practices, and software development infrastructure.

• Familiarity with networking protocols, wireless technologies, Bluetooth, and connected device architectures.

• Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

• Expertise in cybersecurity protocols, secure software lifecycle practices, and safety-critical system development.

• Experience with software test automation, verification strategy, and quality-focused engineering practices.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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