Sr. Software Engineer I (Embedded Firmware)

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

A highly skilled team member and project lead who owns and develops embedded software projects for a development team working on Tandem's insulin pump products. This leadership role will join a team that advances architectural initiatives through new platform features. This role will focus not only on software implementation, but also driving new architectural proposals, preparing feature designs, improving code architecture, working cross-functionally with other teams, and modeling Tandem values.

• Leads and makes strong contributions to team’s platform initiatives and project milestones.
• Drives assigned architectural projects or initiatives to success with minimal direction.
• Prepares designs, solicits feedback and support for proposed changes, develops, and tests embedded software per corporate software process.
• Owns team’s development output for assigned projects and sets direction of team’s day-to-day workload.
• Organizes and prioritizes software backlog of upcoming work across the team and breaks down complex scope into smaller tasks.
• Represents team, identifies risks, unblocks work through regular communication of project statuses.
• Initiates and facilitates team discussions, design proposals, and code reviews.
• Operates with high collaboration with team members and applies mentorship where applicable.
• Proactively shares ideas for process improvements with peers and management.
• Creates, maintains, and reviews software requirements, specifications, interface descriptions, and other software documentation.
• Regularly contributes to software test strategy to support validation and verification activities.
• Attends and presents relevant documentation for the Software Review Board (SRB).
• Reviews final project documentation for content and accuracy.
• Independently troubleshoots, debugs, and solves technical problems.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

• Proven record of initiating and implementing embedded software architecture and design patterns.
• Experienced in leading a development team and achieving deliverables with minimal direction.
• Drives initiatives independently from conceptual proposals to implementation and commercialization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop efficient, maintainable embedded code following best practices.
• Skilled at defining and translating high-level requirements into software design and implementation.
• Highly effective communicator and able to lead group discussions.
• Strong knowledge of formal software development process and test methodologies.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Proficient in Source Code Management (SCM) tools, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

EXTRA AWESOME:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of
  education and applicable job experience.
• 6 years’ experience in the “C” programming language on embedded devices.
• Proficient in embedded software design patterns for low-power consumer devices.
• Experience with software lifecycle development for medical device software preferred.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus, equity, and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts.  You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (starting in year 1) and have access to a 401k plan with company match.  Learn more about Tandem’s benefits here!

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding Marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information. Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

REFERRALS:

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If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Tandem’s CCPA Notice: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.

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SPONSORSHIP: 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.