Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

Stay Awesome

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

a Day In The Life

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer II, you will develop firmware for Tandem’s t:slim, Mobi, and next-generation insulin pump products.

As one of the most experienced developers on the team, this role will focus not only on software implementation, but also on designing new features, advancing code architecture, working cross-functionally with other teams, elevating technical capabilities of other team members through mentorship, and by modeling Tandem values.

Independently designs, develops, and tests software units per corporate software process documents.
Enforces strong software engineering practices, concepts, and techniques.
Guides the team through strategic design and architecture decisions.
Proactively identifies opportunities in software process, discusses with peers, and implements proposals to address gaps.
Creates, maintains, and reviews software design specifications, interface descriptions, and other software documentation.
Creates, maintains, and reviews software requirements specifications.
Influences software test strategy and supports validation and verification activities.
Responsible for the training, mentoring, and development of other team members.
Evaluates and recommends tools, technologies, and processes.
Manages assigned projects to completion.
Reviews final project documentation (including Design History Files) for content and accuracy.
Embraces the Design Control process by leading design reviews and maintaining design history files.
Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
May independently manage working interactions with external vendors and resources ensuring that deliverable and timelines are met.

When & Where You’ll Work

Remote: This position is fully remote and open to candidates within the United States. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur virtually.

What You’ll Need

Proficient with formal software development and test methodologies.
Proficient knowledge of embedded software architecture and design patterns.
Skilled at defining and translating high-level requirements into software design and implementation.
Able to work independently and deliver high quality work product without close supervision.
Able to articulate work assignments and direct the work of team members where applicable.
Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.
Able to effectively convey information related to work product and lead group discussions.
Demonstrated ability to lead work teams.

Extra Awesome

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
8 years’ experience in the “C” programming language on embedded devices and real-time operating systems.
Experience in the field of embedded software for medical device software or related industry preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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Application Deadline

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.