Software Engineer

Location: Dublin

Fixed term contract: 18 months

Description

As a Software Engineer at FIRE1, you’ll play a key role across the full software development lifecycle—designing and building embedded, mobile & cloud applications, integrating with hardware, and helping to ensure the quality and reliability of our medical-grade systems. You’ll write production code, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and contribute to automated test frameworks that support our regulated development process.

The position involves working with internal firmware/software development teams and external development partners in a cross-functional R&D team spanning Bio-Mechanical, Electronics, Firmware/Software, Data, Clinical, Commercial, Quality/Regulatory, and Manufacturing.

You will work in a regulated R&D environment, ensuring compliance with IEC 62304 and IEC 13485 and contributing to software documentation as required.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for medical device software and firmware
  • Perform stabilisation, verification, and validation testing as part of the Design Control process
  • Work closely with R&D and Product Management teams to prioritise and troubleshoot issues
  • Ensure timely documentation submission in the Design History File (DHF)
  • Support cross-functional teams within FIRE1 and external suppliers to enhance product quality
  • Adhere to Quality System procedures throughout the product development cycle
  • Proactively contribute to maintaining and improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
Qualifications & Experience
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Bio-Medical or a related field
  • Demonstratable coding skills, e.g. in Python, C, Java or similar
  • Understanding of the domains of software development, including embedded, mobile, cloud, backend, frontend.
  • Understanding of software development eco-systems, e.g. CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Automation frameworks
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent technical documentation skills for compliance with medical device standards

Work Environment:

  • Onsite, Dublin office, Glasnevin
  • Hands-on work with medical device prototypes in a regulated R&D setting
  • Close collaboration with firmware, hardware, software, and regulatory teams

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Competitive health insurance plan with VHI
  • Pension 8% employer contribution
  • Discretionary bonus plan
  • Discounted gym membership at DCU & UCD gyms
  • Taxsaver Commuter Tickets & Bike to Work Scheme
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
  • Employer funded Sports & Social Committee

Reporting:

Reports to Director of Software Engineering

To apply for this role please click below or email your CV to careers@fire1foundry.com

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