Software Engineer

Title                         Software EngineerReports to               Development Manager – Base UnitReports in               NoneLocation                 Hybrid, 3 days per week in Chepstow with flexibilityApplications to be reviewed from the week commencing 7th October.The opportunity IQ Endoscopes is seeking a versatile and innovative Software Engineer to architect and develop the embedded software for our medical endoscopy equipment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be the lead Software Engineer on our team. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and motivated, holding a degree in computer science or a related discipline, with a strong interest and experience in medical device development.In addition to programming and testing, you will be responsible for architectural design, setting up development environments and pipelines, and developing corresponding software procedures. This is a pivotal role where you will have a significant impact on our product development and the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.Your focus initially will beThe architectural design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software for our range of endoscopic equipmentDevelopment and enhancement of our embedded control software, image processing system, GUI, and peripheral interfacesContinuous improvement of our software development procedures, environments, and pipelinesGenerating comprehensive design packages for inclusion in the DHF and risk management file to facilitate transfer to production and submission to regulatory bodiesAdherence to international standards and our internal proceduresCollaboration with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, quality assurance, and regulatory affairsInnovative problem-solving to address complex challenges in medical device developmentMaintaining thorough documentation and reporting to ensure compliance and facilitate knowledge transferDesigning software with a focus on usability and reliability for end-usersWhat you must haveA degree or equivalent in computer science or a related disciplineSolid foundation for good software development practices: design, coding standards, version control, bug/issue tracking, risk analysis, peer review, testing, traceabilityFamiliarity with IEC 62304, knowledge of FDA software documentation requirementsExperience with programming languages such as C, C++Competent in deploying applications to embedded microcontrollers such as PICsExperienced in deploying application to embedded RTOS such as Linux and FreeRTOSExperience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, HDMI, MIPICapable of developing multi-threaded software on real-time embedded devicesFamiliarity with usability concepts required to design graphical user interfaces for medical environmentsExperience using unit test frameworksExperience with software lifecycle tools such as Git, Perforce etcWho you areThis role would suit a Software Engineer with 3 years + of similar experience and a passion for medical devices looking for an opportunity to progress their career within an exciting and collaborative environment.You will be a well organised self-starter able to manage your own time effectively and track multiple tasks at various level of completion. You are accountable for your own work but enjoy building positive collaborations with colleagues, suppliers and customers alike. You are solutions focussed able to problem solve through innovative thinking and you work well in a fast-paced environment, picking up new skills and make informed decisions based on available evidence and expertiseCulture of IQ EndoscopesWe have a product with the capacity to genuinely change lives for the better and bring huge benefits to the medical device industry and industry professionals, and we want our new colleagues to feel as passionate about our mission as we are. At IQ Endoscopes, culture is incredibly important to us, and we recruit colleagues who fit that culture. This isn’t just a job to us, it’s a passion.We want you to be a part of our vision and to find your purpose within our organisation. PURPOSE: To create pioneering endoscopy technologies for the early diagnosis of diseases, helping people live longer & betterVISION: A world where everyone has easy access to safe, sterile endoscopy??MISSION: Design and deploy high quality sustainable single use endoscopesSTRATEGY: To enter the single use endoscopy market as soon as possible with a product range that is clinically and commercially credible, will be adapted to meet future market demands and sets the benchmark for carbon neutral responsibilitiesVALUES: We work together to achieve shared goals through our values... PASSIONATE: We show our pride and enthusiasm INNOVATIVE: We challenge, question and push past the status quo EMPOWERED: We support our people to explore their own potential INCLUSIVE: We understand the value of an alternative perspective TRANSPARENT: We are open to our people, sharing information and knowledgeEquity, Diversity and Inclusion at IQ EndoscopesAt IQ Endoscopes we work hard, but we give ourselves a break. We support each other, but we question and challenge each other’s thinking. We recruit highly skilled professionals and specialists, but we collaborate and listen to each other’s opinions and ideas. It doesn’t matter where you come from, what your background or beliefs are, who you love or how you express yourself. What matters is that you are you, and you can be you within our team. Our inclusive culture has grown organically as a result of focusing on recruiting the right person with the right skills. Nothing else. Plain and simple.We welcome applications from the neuro enlightened community. Talk to us if you have any ideas about how we can improve our recruitment process. We want to know! [email protected] we will give you Competitive salary to fit this level of positionHybrid working usually 3 days on site Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday depending on business needs25 days annual leave plus bank holidays2 additional paid ‘Disconnect Days’ following probation2 additional days paid dependents leave & paid compassionate leave: entitlement from day 1Enhanced pension 5% paid by employer & 3% employeeRefer a friend bonus£100 equipment allowanceHealth Shield: an employee health & wellbeing platform encompassing & 24/7 EAP serviceA cashback service for both essential and non-essential health and well-being treatmentsGP Anytime: 24/7 access to a phone or chat based GPFace to face counselling: referral where required through EAP serviceAccess to online health screening, physiotherapy & skin detectionEmployee PERKS & gym discount scheme