Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Company: DEKA Research & Development
Location: Manchester
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
DEKA Research & Development is seeking a Lead Embedded Software
Engineer to join our team working on cutting-edge medical devices.
This role is a hands-on technical leadership position. You will
lead through technical expertise, system ownership, and influence
across teams while remaining deeply involved in design and
implementation. You will work across every layer of software—from
embedded system device drivers and real-time control loops to cloud
connectivity and UI development—partnering with electrical,
mechanical, and biomedical engineers to deliver life-changing
medical devices. This is an on-site role; remote and hybrid are not
available. How you will make an impact as a Lead Embedded Software
Engineer: Serve as a technical lead and individual contributor for
embedded software systems and features Own and drive software
architecture, technical direction, and key design decisions without
direct people management Design, implement, and verify embedded
software with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and
maintainability Define, analyze, and maintain software
requirements, interfaces, and development procedures Lead technical
reviews (design, architecture, and code), ensuring high-quality and
compliant software solutions Solve complex system-level problems
across hardware and software boundaries Provide technical
mentorship and guidance to other engineers through collaboration,
design reviews, and code reviews Partner closely with
cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive system integration and
successful product delivery Help shape engineering best practices,
tools, and processes while remaining hands-on Skills you will need
to be successful: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or
equivalent work experience, and 5 years of relevant experience
Proven experience acting as a technical lead or go-to engineer on
complex embedded systems Demonstrated experience mentoring or
coaching junior engineers in best software practices Experience
with Python and C/C++ Experience designing and implementing
software/hardware systems for medical devices RTOS and embedded
systems development (examples include Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Micro
C, embedded Linux) Experience defining software requirements
Experience defining requirements, developing, and documenting the
architecture of a large software system Experience developing and
verifying software test procedures to meet software requirements
Strong troubleshooting skills Demonstrated ability to adapt rapidly
to changing circumstances and technology Excellent communication
skills and attention to detail Controls engineering experience
beneficial (but not required) About DEKA: One hour from the beach,
Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once
housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to
DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same
innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age. Behind
DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make
a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and
manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and
life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are
always welcome and explored.
Keywords: DEKA Research & Development, Fall River , Lead Embedded Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Manchester, Massachusetts
