Embedded Software Engineer (MedTech)

Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands; hybrid workplace

Company

hirify.global develops human-centered medical devices and solutions designed to make living with diabetes easier.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to embedded software projects from concept through production, delivering work on time and within budget.
• Design, implement, review, and architect embedded C software for resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Prototype, test, verify, validate, and release software, including unit and integration testing and quality-system documentation.
• Write requirements, specifications, test plans, protocols, procedures, and training materials for compliant medical-device software.
• Contribute to cybersecurity through threat modelling and vulnerability management, while identifying and managing technical risks.
• Estimate effort, plan software work packages, mentor less experienced engineers, conduct peer reviews, and communicate with management, peers, and vendors; occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software or computer engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven embedded programming experience in C, including substantial professional experience with resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Experience across the full development lifecycle, from software architecture and design through testing, release, and maintenance.
• Experience testing embedded software applications, including unit and integration testing.
• Track record of delivering on time within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce clear, formal documentation.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, autonomy, ownership, and confidence giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new technologies and domain-specific regulations; fluent English required.
• Experience in the medical-device industry is a strong plus, particularly with IEC 62304, IEC 60601-1, IEC 62366, IEC 81001-5-1, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR 820.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with RTOS, Bluetooth Low Energy, Python, embedded test automation, PCB design, or cybersecurity.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work developing medical devices that improve the lives of people with diabetes.
• Creative freedom, supportive collaboration, and opportunities to lead initiatives.
• Culture built around courage, trust, customer focus, integrity, openness, and engineering excellence.
• Fast-moving environment with diverse perspectives, curiosity, and opportunities for professional growth.