Software Engineer

Overview

Software Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV at Innovative Drive

We are seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware and low-level software for electro-mechanical medical devices. This role focuses on real-time control systems, hardware/software integration, and bringing embedded systems from early prototypes through verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, bringing innovative healthcare technologies to market. Must be comfortable working close to hardware, enjoys debugging at the signal level, and thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary product development environment. Candidate must have the ability to read schematics and plans, detect and solve problems, and provide design input.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product design and development of Class I–III medical devices in accordance with FDA and international regulatory standards
• Generate and execute engineering test protocols
• Participate in concept development, feasibility studies, and prototype fabrication
• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware (microcontroller-based systems)
• Implement real-time control logic for sensors, actuators, and electromechanical subsystems (e.g., motors, pumps, valves)
• Interface directly with hardware during board bring-up, debugging, and system integration
• Develop drivers and communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, ADC/DAC, USB, BLE as applicable)
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in C/C++
• Support system architecture definition, including task scheduling, memory management, and fault handling
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests (including hardware-in-the-loop where applicable)
• Debug issues using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)
• Contribute to risk management and hazard mitigation strategies (e.g., fault detection, watchdogs, safe states)
• Support software verification and validation (V&V) activities in alignment with regulatory standards
• Generate and maintain documentation for Design History File (DHF), including requirements, architecture, and traceability
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure robust system performance
• Participate in technical reviews with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, regulatory)
• Assist with root cause investigations and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Read and understand technical datasheets and IEC requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 0–10 years of experience (internships/co-ops in medical device, biotech, or regulated industry preferred)
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and low-level hardware interaction
• Understanding of real-time systems fundamentals (interrupts, timers, concurrency)
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics
• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS or similar)
• Experience with test method development and validation
• Familiarity with medical device software standard IEC 62304
• Exposure to ISO 14971 and design controls under 21 CFR Part 820
• Experience with motor control, closed-loop systems, or sensor integration
• Familiarity with power management and battery-operated systems
• Experience with bootloaders, firmware updates, or device configuration tools
• Exposure to cybersecurity fundamentals for embedded systems
• Experience with Git and structured development workflows

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to the complete product development lifecycle
• Mentorship from senior engineers and industry leaders
• Experience across multiple clinical specialties
• Hands-on prototyping and lab testing experience
• Understanding of regulatory and quality systems in a real-world environment

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment
• High accountability with significant professional growth opportunity
• Exposure to diverse medical technologies and surgical disciplines

Innovative Drive Background:

In this position you will be playing a key role as a member of one of our multidisciplinary medical device design and development teams. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle — from early concept generation and prototyping through design verification, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing transfer. IDC has partnered with more than 200 medical device companies—ranging from leading OEMs to early-stage startups commercializing cutting- edge technologies.

IDC’s business is built entirely on word-of-mouth referrals, a testament to the trust and reputation we have earned across the medical device industry. Our team is frequently sought out by top physicians, engineers, and entrepreneurs for its deep technical expertise, creativity, and proven ability to execute complex programs from concept through commercialization.

Team members gain hands-on experience bringing new technologies to market across a broad range of surgical and interventional specialties, including ophthalmology, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, sports medicine, obstetrics, and drug delivery.

“More than anything else, values are critical because they define a company’s personality. They provide employees with clarity about how to behave, which reduces the need for inefficient and demoralizing micromanagement. An organization that has properly identified its values and adheres to them will naturally attract the right employees and repel the wrong ones. This makes recruiting exponentially easier and more effective, and it drastically reduces turnover.”

Patrick Lencioni from “The Advantage”

Guided by this philosophy, IDC is built on a set of core values that define how we work and who we are:

• Ownership — taking responsibility for outcomes and holding ourselves to a high standard
• Attitude — maintaining a positive, collaborative, and “can-do” mindset
• Technical Competency & Rigor — applying deep expertise with discipline, precision, and integrity

IDC operates two mirrored facilities in Redwood City, California and Reno, Nevada. Both locations house vertically integrated R&D and pilot manufacturing capabilities, including 6-axis CNC machining, injection molding, laser cutting and welding, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and ISO Class 8 cleanrooms to support clinical builds and early-stage production.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The contents of this description are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Reno, NV 89521 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV 89521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Title: Software Engineer

Company: Innovative Drive

Location: Reno, NV