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