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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Firmware Engineer

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePennsylvania, USA$133.7k - $183.9kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Develop embedded software in a regulated environment governed by ISO 62304.
  • Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to develop embedded software requirements.
  • Work with architects and stakeholders to design and architect solutions.
  • Design and implement object-oriented embedded software in C++ deployed on VxWorks real-time operating system or Embedded Linux.
  • Integrate control software with electrical and mechanical hardware and application software for coordinated sensing and motion control.
  • Deliver technical documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, test methods, and test reports.
  • Analyze complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors to find solutions.
  • Support external customers, including end users and service, installation, and commissioning personnel, as needed.
  • Assist the verification and validation team with troubleshooting and debugging software and hardware problems.
  • Work with a cross-functional team to estimate and plan development activities and create and maintain activities in a Scrum-like environment.
  • Assist in investigating non-conformances and complaint investigations, determine root cause, and assign corrective actions.
  • Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify embedded software and firmware.
  • Troubleshoot code for firmware and integrated-circuit embedded-code applications.
  • Program in high-level languages such as C and C++.
  • Work with electrical, mechanical, physics, systems, software, and marketing teams to develop and refine requirements.
  • Create technical documentation for approvals.
  • Handle complaints and correct firmware-related issues.
  • Be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the quality of software implementation and the safety, performance, and reliability of integrated software and hardware through participation in architecture, design, and code reviews, unit testing, software debugging, system troubleshooting, and resolution.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, unit testing, software debugging, system troubleshooting, and resolution.
  • Report progress to management.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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