Principal 1, Embedded Software Engineer
Alcon
September 11, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lake Forest, CA
IT
Role: Principal Embedded Software Engineer leading design and development of medical device software for eye health applications. Responsibilities: drive complex embedded projects in RTOS environments, provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with product management, ensure software safety and compliance with GxP/regulatory standards, and optimize development processes. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent with 13+ years of experience), 5+ years relevant embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++, familiarity with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, NXP), and embedded hardware interfacing. Preferred skills include experience with circuit schematics, peripherals (SPI, UART, Ethernet), debugging tools, RTOS (e.g., ThreadX), and writing detailed design/test documentation. High-Value: medical devices for ophthalmology, real-time embedded systems, GxP compliance, multi-threaded applications, and hardware-software integration. Work setup: onsite at Lake Forest, California, with responsibilities aligned to regulatory standards for medical device safety and efficacy.