Verso Recruitment Group
Senior / Staff Medical Firmware Engineer
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Job Title: Senior / Staff Medical Firmware Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary:
We know salary transparency matters. While we can’t list a figure on this advert, the client is genuinely flexible and open to shaping the package around the right person. The salary on offer is genuinely competitive.
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working
Join a Cambridge-based team developing next-generation insulin pump systems that genuinely improve patient lives. We’re looking for a Senior or Staff-level Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of safety-critical embedded software, shaping both the technical direction and the quality framework that underpins a regulated medical device environment.
The Opportunity
- You’ll take ownership of firmware development for a new class of insulin delivery technology, working at the intersection of engineering, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and wants their work to have meaningful real-world impact.
- A key success marker in your first year will be establishing robust firmware lifecycle processes and ensuring audit-ready documentation and practices.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading development of safety-critical firmware for insulin pump systems
- Defining and improving firmware lifecycle processes, documentation, and audit readiness
- Working closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Systems Engineering teams
- Ensuring compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and medical device development standards
- Contributing to architecture, design reviews, risk management, and verification activities
- Mentoring engineers and supporting best-practice adoption across the team
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What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of hands-on embedded firmware development
- Experience in regulated or safety-critical domains (medical devices preferred but not essential)
- Strong understanding of structured development processes and documentation
- Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or similar compliance frameworks
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality & Regulatory teams
- A proactive mindset and confidence in leading technical direction
Why Join?
- Work on technology that directly improves patient outcomes
- Influence engineering processes and shape long-term firmware strategy
- Be part of a highly collaborative, mission-driven team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you’re an experienced firmware engineer who enjoys combining technical depth with structured, compliant development, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact.
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