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Hologic is the market leader in mammography, but we are not taking that for granted. Be a part of building what is next for Breast and Skeletal Health… and build it to be amazing, easy to use, and life-changing!
We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead a team of engineers to design, create, and improve tools, processes, and software for today and for the future.
You might be the ideal candidate if you are:
- Passionate about and experienced with not just writing quality software but with building quality teams.
- Always looking for ways to improve your team’s tools and processes.
- Enthusiastic about working in an Agile environment and able to help guide the team towards effective Agile practices.
- Ready to jump wherever needed to make the biggest impact.
- Excited to lead a team, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to maximize value.
The person in this role will work as part of a team developing embedded software for medical devices related to breast and skeletal health.
In addition to technical skills, we are looking for someone to be a strong technical leader within the division. They should deeply understand and adhere to good coding practices and be able to effectively mentor junior engineers. We expect them to partner with management to improve team processes and efficiency. The most successful person in this role exhibits a high degree of technical excellence, is collaborative, and takes initiative to do what is best for the product and customer.
The ideal candidate will be able to work on-site in Newark, Delaware or Marlborough, MA, flexibly 3-4 days per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and expand on an expert level of understanding of our products and their use in clinical practice, using this knowledge to maintain these products as well as specify, design, develop and test our next generation products.
- Own and lead the design, development, and documentation of software components and systems for new products, features, or functionality. Participate in high level architectural discussions and take ownership of defining requirements and developing corresponding specifications and procedures.
- Develop and maintain software under an Agile/Scrum/Continuous Integration methodology.
- Own and lead the identification, design, and implementation of required software testing to ensure features are properly tested. Collaborate with Test Engineering leaders to understand functionality and for the development and support of testing plans.
- Own the identification, diagnosis, prioritization, and correction of technical issues. Implement and track solid corrective actions to reduce defects and failures or optimize and streamline manufacturing processes. Ensure on time delivery of work products.
- Actively initiate collaboration with the service team on key product design elements, their operation, and how to use them properly.
- Drive continuous improvement across architecture, scalability, and performance quality.
- Own system level documentation to ensure that all safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
- Create and execute, in partnership with Architects & Product Management, the Application Architecture Strategy and Roadmap for their responsible area.
- Provide input and support for risk assessments (SFMEA & PFMEA); evaluate and develop process control data as applicable to component, subsystem, and system level testing.
- Create and manage engineering change orders.
- Function in a technical leadership role and identify and lead complex technical projects that are cross functional or interdepartmental that drive meaningful product development or improvements. Effectively coordinate and delegate responsibilities. Supervise work activities and support personnel to meet project objectives.
- Develop project communication plans and provide regular communication and updates on success factors such as progress, schedule, budget, project risks and resource or needs gaps.
- Recognized cross functionally as a go to technical expert and act as lead for assigned products and subsystems. Establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders within the site and create links with experts within the Hologic network and outside. Lead collaborative efforts and the building of interorganizational networks.
- Function as an SME for relevant areas of expertise.
- Identify and drive implementation of organizational improvements, “best practices” project improvements and higher engineering maturity. Drive increased velocity of feature and product delivery through simplification and automation. Identify key metrics and monitor to ensure architecture progression.
- Participate in professional development and stay current with new test technology and processes while actively seeking to implement new technology.
- Provide consistent, dependable guidance and mentoring to senior engineers to promote learning, development, and knowledge transfer.
- Own system level, software related documentation to ensure that all safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
- Identify and lead complex technical projects.
- Participate in the interview process for hiring new team members when/if necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
- Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection must be worn in designated areas.
- Exposure to blood.
- Travel (please specify):
- Other (please specify): Exposure to ionizing radiation
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience
- Preferred Minimum Technical Degree: 12+ Years
- Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 10+ Years with Master’s Degree, 8+ Years with PhD
- Extensive experience in embedded systems development, including RTOS-based design (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, Zephyr), low-level firmware development, device drivers, and board initialization, with strong expertise in hardware/software integration.
- Proven experience designing and optimizing real-time, resource-constrained systems, including performance tuning, deterministic behavior, and implementation of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), as well as secure boot and firmware update mechanisms.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated success in commercial product development with different products over the product lifecycle.
- Experience in supporting safety-critical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations such as FDA, FAA, SEC, etc.
- Demonstrated experience taking ownership of corrective actions.
- Experience with safety-critical software systems in a highly regulated environment is beneficial.
SKILLS
- Comprehensive, expert knowledge of complex software design principles, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading concepts. Ability to expertly implement design patterns and author software requirement specifications.
- Expert programming skills using C/C++ and Assembler-level programming languages in an embedded environment.
- Expert debugging skills; Expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
- Expert in using and troubleshooting version control software (such as Git, Perforce, Azure Dev Ops, SVN, or other).
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical details with both technical and non-technical audiences. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences. Creates precise, accurate technical documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to lead and motivate a team; Collaborate cross functionally; Efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.
- Strong contributor to high performing team. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple large-scale projects. Demonstrated ownership in executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
- Strong desire to constantly find smarter and better ways to develop our products so we can continue providing the best quality of care to our patients.
- Passionately dedicated to executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
- Expert awareness of both local and system-level impact of code written.
- Demonstrated skill in leading the process of gathering feedback on requirements and test cases for completeness, accuracy, and ability to implement and test.
- Demonstrated success in driving departmental best practices and product or process improvements.
- Demonstrated ownership over component-level software design.
- Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations.
- Demonstrated growth and success leading and coaching other engineers.
- Experience in Medical devices development and understanding relevant standards (IEC-62304, etc.) is beneficial.
- An understanding of medical imaging/general image processing is beneficial.
- An understanding of DICOM/HL7 is beneficial.
COMPENSATION
The annualized base salary range for this role is $139,400 – $232,300 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
INTRODUCTION
Hologic is the market leader in mammography, but we are not taking that for granted. Be a part of building what is next for Breast and Skeletal Health… and build it to be amazing, easy to use, and life-changing!
We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead a team of engineers to design, create, and improve tools, processes, and software for today and for the future.
You might be the ideal candidate if you are:
- Passionate about and experienced with not just writing quality software but with building quality teams.
- Always looking for ways to improve your team’s tools and processes.
- Enthusiastic about working in an Agile environment and able to help guide the team towards effective Agile practices.
- Ready to jump wherever needed to make the biggest impact.
- Excited to lead a team, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to maximize value.
The person in this role will work as part of a team developing embedded software for medical devices related to breast and skeletal health.
In addition to technical skills, we are looking for someone to be a strong technical leader within the division. They should deeply understand and adhere to good coding practices and be able to effectively mentor junior engineers. We expect them to partner with management to improve team processes and efficiency. The most successful person in this role exhibits a high degree of technical excellence, is collaborative, and takes initiative to do what is best for the product and customer.
The ideal candidate will be able to work on-site in Newark, Delaware or Marlborough, MA, flexibly 3-4 days per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and expand on an expert level of understanding of our products and their use in clinical practice, using this knowledge to maintain these products as well as specify, design, develop and test our next generation products.
- Own and lead the design, development, and documentation of software components and systems for new products, features, or functionality. Participate in high level architectural discussions and take ownership of defining requirements and developing corresponding specifications and procedures.
- Develop and maintain software under an Agile/Scrum/Continuous Integration methodology.
- Own and lead the identification, design, and implementation of required software testing to ensure features are properly tested. Collaborate with Test Engineering leaders to understand functionality and for the development and support of testing plans.
- Own the identification, diagnosis, prioritization, and correction of technical issues. Implement and track solid corrective actions to reduce defects and failures or optimize and streamline manufacturing processes. Ensure on time delivery of work products.
- Actively initiate collaboration with the service team on key product design elements, their operation, and how to use them properly.
- Drive continuous improvement across architecture, scalability, and performance quality.
- Own system level documentation to ensure that all safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
- Create and execute, in partnership with Architects & Product Management, the Application Architecture Strategy and Roadmap for their responsible area.
- Provide input and support for risk assessments (SFMEA & PFMEA); evaluate and develop process control data as applicable to component, subsystem, and system level testing.
- Create and manage engineering change orders.
- Function in a technical leadership role and identify and lead complex technical projects that are cross functional or interdepartmental that drive meaningful product development or improvements. Effectively coordinate and delegate responsibilities. Supervise work activities and support personnel to meet project objectives.
- Develop project communication plans and provide regular communication and updates on success factors such as progress, schedule, budget, project risks and resource or needs gaps.
- Recognized cross functionally as a go to technical expert and act as lead for assigned products and subsystems. Establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders within the site and create links with experts within the Hologic network and outside. Lead collaborative efforts and the building of interorganizational networks.
- Function as an SME for relevant areas of expertise.
- Identify and drive implementation of organizational improvements, “best practices” project improvements and higher engineering maturity. Drive increased velocity of feature and product delivery through simplification and automation. Identify key metrics and monitor to ensure architecture progression.
- Participate in professional development and stay current with new test technology and processes while actively seeking to implement new technology.
- Provide consistent, dependable guidance and mentoring to senior engineers to promote learning, development, and knowledge transfer.
- Own system level, software related documentation to ensure that all safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
- Identify and lead complex technical projects.
- Participate in the interview process for hiring new team members when/if necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
- Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection must be worn in designated areas.
- Exposure to blood.
- Travel (please specify):
- Other (please specify): Exposure to ionizing radiation
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience
- Preferred Minimum Technical Degree: 12+ Years
- Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 10+ Years with Master’s Degree, 8+ Years with PhD
- Extensive experience in embedded systems development, including RTOS-based design (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, Zephyr), low-level firmware development, device drivers, and board initialization, with strong expertise in hardware/software integration.
- Proven experience designing and optimizing real-time, resource-constrained systems, including performance tuning, deterministic behavior, and implementation of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), as well as secure boot and firmware update mechanisms.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated success in commercial product development with different products over the product lifecycle.
- Experience in supporting safety-critical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations such as FDA, FAA, SEC, etc.
- Demonstrated experience taking ownership of corrective actions.
- Experience with safety-critical software systems in a highly regulated environment is beneficial.
SKILLS
- Comprehensive, expert knowledge of complex software design principles, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading concepts. Ability to expertly implement design patterns and author software requirement specifications.
- Expert programming skills using C/C++ and Assembler-level programming languages in an embedded environment.
- Expert debugging skills; Expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
- Expert in using and troubleshooting version control software (such as Git, Perforce, Azure Dev Ops, SVN, or other).
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical details with both technical and non-technical audiences. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences. Creates precise, accurate technical documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to lead and motivate a team; Collaborate cross functionally; Efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.
- Strong contributor to high performing team. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple large-scale projects. Demonstrated ownership in executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
- Strong desire to constantly find smarter and better ways to develop our products so we can continue providing the best quality of care to our patients.
- Passionately dedicated to executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
- Expert awareness of both local and system-level impact of code written.
- Demonstrated skill in leading the process of gathering feedback on requirements and test cases for completeness, accuracy, and ability to implement and test.
- Demonstrated success in driving departmental best practices and product or process improvements.
- Demonstrated ownership over component-level software design.
- Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations.
- Demonstrated growth and success leading and coaching other engineers.
- Experience in Medical devices development and understanding relevant standards (IEC-62304, etc.) is beneficial.
- An understanding of medical imaging/general image processing is beneficial.
- An understanding of DICOM/HL7 is beneficial.
COMPENSATION
The annualized base salary range for this role is $139,400 – $232,300 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Hologic H-1B Jobs
Target technical and engineering roles
Hologic's H-1B sponsorship concentrates in roles that require specialized degrees, think manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. Applying to positions with clear degree requirements in a specific field strengthens your sponsorship case from the start.
Understand the manufacturing context
Hologic operates in a regulated medical device environment where specialty occupation criteria are well-established. Roles tied to FDA-regulated processes, quality systems, or product development are the most likely to meet H-1B specialty occupation standards without ambiguity.
Search for verified H-1B sponsors
Not every job posting flags sponsorship availability clearly. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you focus your applications on companies like Hologic that have an active H-1B track record.
Align your degree to the posted role
Hologic's H-1B petitions depend on demonstrating that your degree field directly matches the job. Before applying, confirm your degree aligns with the role's technical requirements, a mismatch is the most common reason H-1B petitions face scrutiny.
Apply well ahead of the April H-1B lottery deadline
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March for an October 1 start date. To be considered in that cycle, you need to have an offer and be registered by your employer before the window closes, plan your job search and interview timeline accordingly.
Ask about sponsorship directly during interviews
Hologic recruiters in technical and scientific functions are generally familiar with H-1B processes. Raising sponsorship early in conversations with hiring managers or HR, framed around your qualifications and timeline, avoids surprises late in the offer stage.
Hologic H-1B Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hologic sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Hologic sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying roles across its manufacturing and medical device operations. Sponsorship is most consistent for technical, engineering, scientific, and regulatory positions where the specialty occupation requirement is clearly met by the role's degree and skill demands.
Which roles and departments at Hologic typically receive H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at Hologic is most common in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, research and development, regulatory affairs, and software development. These functions require specialized degrees in fields like mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, which aligns well with H-1B specialty occupation criteria.
How do I navigate the H-1B application process at Hologic?
Once Hologic extends a job offer and agrees to sponsor, the company's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, followed by the H-1B petition with USCIS. Your role is to provide documentation supporting your degree and qualifications. The process is employer-driven, so staying in close contact with HR and their legal team keeps things on track.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take at Hologic?
If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, expect the process to span several months from registration in March to an October 1 work start date. Hologic can file for premium processing to get a faster USCIS decision on the petition itself, though that doesn't change the cap start date. Cap-exempt scenarios, such as transfers from another H-1B employer, can move faster.
How do I find open H-1B jobs at Hologic?
Hologic posts openings on its careers site, but confirming which roles come with sponsorship isn't always obvious from the listing. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for verified H-1B sponsors and filter for companies like Hologic, so you're not guessing about sponsorship availability before investing time in an application.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Hologic?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.