Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role:

Our PrisMax systems are used in intensive care units worldwide to support critically ill patients experiencing acute kidney injury and other conditions requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). As an Engineer I on the Embedded Software team, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of software that powers these life-sustaining systems.

Working alongside experienced software, systems, electrical, quality, cybersecurity, and verification engineers, you will help design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software solutions throughout the product lifecycle. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer seeking hands-on experience developing software for regulated medical devices.

What You'll Be Doing:

·       Design, implement, and maintain embedded software features and enhancements for the   PrisMax platform.

·       Support software development activities from requirements through implementation, integration, verification, release, and sustaining engineering.

·       Participate in software architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.

·       Develop unit tests and support automated testing initiatives.

·       Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects using structured root cause analysis techniques.

·       Collaborate with systems engineers to understand product requirements and maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and testing.

·       Support risk management activities including hazard analysis and software-related mitigations.

·       Assist with software verification and validation activities in compliance with medical device regulations and standards.

·       Work closely with electrical and systems engineering teams to diagnose hardware/software integration issues.

·       Contribute to cybersecurity, reliability, and performance improvements across the platform.

·       Support design history file (DHF) documentation and engineering deliverables required within a regulated development environment.

·       Participate in Agile planning, estimation, and sprint execution activities.

What You'll Bring:

·       Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

·       0- 2+ years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic projects.

·       Proficiency in C++ and/or C.

·       Understanding of embedded software fundamentals including: Real-time systems Microcontrollers and processors Hardware/software interfaces Debugging techniques Communication protocols

·       Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience with RTOS-based development or embedded Linux.

·       Familiarity with ARM-based processors and embedded development tools.

·       Exposure to communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, or Ethernet.

·       Experience with Git and modern software development workflows.

·       Knowledge of Python or scripting languages used for test automation.

·       Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD concepts.

·       Understanding of cybersecurity concepts for connected medical devices.

·       Exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or industrial controls.

Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 to $104,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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