Stryker Employment Company, LLC

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

3800 East Centre Ave, Portage, MI

Full-time · $103k–$171k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 16, 2026

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Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Stryker Medical's Emergency Care business is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded to help develop the next generation of powered ambulance cots and patient handling systems that support first responders and improve patient safety. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the design, development, testing, and integration of embedded software solutions that control electromechanical systems, user interfaces, sensors, and connected device functionality, transforming customer and clinical needs into reliable, innovative products.

What You Will Do

Lead technical team in design and development of components, sub-systems, and/or systems for medical devices.
Design and develop embedded software using C++, C, Python, and other relevant languages based on defined requirements and architecture
Design and implement embedded cyber-security within medical devices
Conduct and design advanced prototyping, testing, and research to support complex product development and innovation.
Develop and design software systems per requirements and architecture defined.
Apply advanced problem-solving techniques to identify, evaluate against requirements, and resolve design issues at the component and sub-system level.
Translate user needs to design inputs/specifications and produce advanced component and sub-system level designs.
Design, code, document, and test software systems aligned with project requirements and architecture
Lead code reviews for projects/systems as independent reviewer applying design principals, coding standards and best practices.

What You Need (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related Engineering field
4+ years of related embedded software experience
Experienced in designing, developing, installing, and testing user interface elements, translating creative concepts into functional front-end applications.
Strong coding skills in C++, C, and Python, with knowledge of design patterns and principles for building new software components.
Knowledgeable in using integrated development environments (IDEs), static/dynamic analysis tools, memory management, code coverage techniques, and Application Lifecycle Management/Traceability tools.
Familiar with integration and deployment processes using version-controlled systems such as Perforce or Git, and capable of estimating time/resources for code implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record of understanding customer needs and delivering solutions, patient and flexible in meeting customer requirements.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Deep technical analysis and troubleshooting skills.

$102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.