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Staff Firmware Engineer

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Sunnyvale, CA
175K-200K Annually
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Sunnyvale, CA
175K-200K Annually
Senior level
The Staff Firmware Engineer will develop and test firmware for EEG systems, translating user needs into improved features, participating in code and risk reviews, and ensuring project completion.
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About Ceribell

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and who has experience in the development of embedded or IoT products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life-saving technologies.  Our firmware development stack is based around a STMicroelectronics STM32 ARM Cortex microcontroller and we use FreeRTOS, and the TouchGFX framework. You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional R&D team, but you must also be able to take individual ownership of development, testing, and documentation of your projects. Experience in embedded Linux, medical devices, and Qt UI framework is highly desired.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and test firmware features for Ceribell’s EEG systems
  • Understand user needs and translate them to the development of new and improved features
  • Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and risk management activities
  • Create and revise technical documentation
  • Provide input on firmware and hardware architecture for new and existing products
  • Test and validate firmware and systems to meet performance requirements.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot existing firmware and systems
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and trends
  • Provide technical support and guidance to other team members
  • Monitor production and development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time

What We're Looking For: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in firmware development of a commercial product
  • Proficient in C/C++ and experienced with firmware development on ARM based systems.
  • Experience with STM32 microcontrollers microcontrollers
  • Direct experience with development of WiFi connected / IoT devices preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and collaborative
  • Proficiency with version control, debugging, and other software development tools
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Compensation Range
$175,000$200,000 USD

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:

  • Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
  • Equity opportunities
  • 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
  • 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
  • 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 5 Company Wellness Days
  • Excellent parental leave policy
  • Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
  • Joining a mission-minded organization!

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation.

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Top Skills

C/C++
Embedded Linux
Freertos
Iot
Stm32 Microcontrollers
Touchgfx
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Ceribell Sunnyvale, California, USA Office

360 N Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States, 94085

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