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Senior Staff Firmware Test Engineer

Stryker Portage, Michigan, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 11, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Staff Embedded Firmware Test Engineer (leadership role)

Stack/tools

  • Languages: Python, C/C++

  • Protocols: CAN, I2C, Serial, SMBUS

  • Testing/automation: Test scripts, automation frameworks, defect resolution with Quality/Design teams

  • Process/tools: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Application Lifecycle Management/Traceability tools, deployment/integration practices

  • Domain: Embedded firmware testing, regulatory/compliance awareness

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead test development of software components aligned with requirements and architecture; hands-on test script writing and debugging

  • Produce Test Development Schedules, estimates, and Sprint plans; drive test development to completion

  • Mentor others, improve automation frameworks, collaborate across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, and Project Management; facilitate defect resolution

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related field + 6+ years’ experience

  • Strong Python and C/C++ programming

  • Experience testing and debugging embedded devices with firmware; familiarity with CAN/I2C/Serial/SMBUS

  • Ability to lead test strategies with automation frameworks; SDLC and ALM/traceability tool knowledge

  • Understanding of regulatory/compliance standards in software development

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with integration/deployment processes

  • Travel readiness and ability to operat

Full Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Stryker is seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Firmware Test Engineer to create verification plans and test methods to support testing various life saving devices. This role will lead a team of engineers to ensure testing meets design requirements. What You Will Do • Lead the Test development of software components in alignment with requirements and architecture defined. • Take a hands-on approach while writing Test Scripts and Debugging Test Failures. • Provide Test Development Schedules, work estimates, Sprint Planning and drive Test Development process to completion on any given product. • Apply and mentor others on advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts. • Improve Automation frameworks. • Conduct technology exploration in SW Testing. • Facilitate Defect/Bug Resolution collaboratively along side Quality Department and Design Engineers. • Work cooperatively with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing and Project Management to ensure project success as a leader on the team. What You Need (Required Qualifications) • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science or related discipline PLUS 6+ years of work experience. Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired) Technical Skills: • Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++. Design and Development Skills: • Experience with CAN, I2C, Serial, SMBUS Protocols. • Knowledge in integration and deployment processes. • Experience Testing and debugging Embedded devices containing Firmware. • Ability to lead strategies with tools and Automation Frameworks. Software Process Skills: • Software Development Life Cycle processes. • Knowledge in creating estimates for Test Development. • Knowledge from using Application Lifecycle Management /Traceability tools. • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards applied to the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.

Firmware TestVerification PlansTest MethodsTeam LeadershipTest DevelopmentTest ScriptsDebuggingAutomation FrameworksTechnology ExplorationDefect ResolutionPythonC/C++CAN ProtocolI2C ProtocolSerial ProtocolSMBUS Protocolmulti-location

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