Job Description

Extend proven devices. Solve real problems. Help shape what comes next.

About the opportunity

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare develops medical devices that improve patient care and outcomes.

This embedded software role sits within a small, multidisciplinary product development team that values practical problem solving and real-world impact. We’re looking for an experienced embedded software engineer to bring both technical depth and strong communication to the role.

You’ll work with existing embedded devices—extending and enhancing them with new capabilities and algorithms to support new functionality. You’ll take ownership of software direction, apply sound engineering judgement, and help guide the product through development and into clinical trials.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborating with original developers to build a deep understanding of existing embedded software architectures
• Analysing system behaviour through documentation, specifications, and hands-on investigation
• Modifying and extending software to meet new product requirements
• Prototyping, testing, and refining solutions for evaluation and clinical trial readiness
• Providing technical leadership in embedded software within a small, multidisciplinary team

About you

• Strong experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Comfortable working with mature hardware platforms and technical documentation
• Sound technical judgement, with a focus on delivering practical outcomes
• Ability to lead software direction and collaborate closely with clinical, mechanical, and electrical specialists

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment?Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Bi-annual Profit share
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Medela products
• School holiday programme subsidy
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café’s
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Care to join us? Apply today

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at recruit@fphcare.co.nz

Requisition ID: 6172
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