Embedded Firmware Engineer — Medical BCI Systems

Precisionneuro; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Neuroscience in Santa Clara is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for our next‑generation brain‑computer interface. You will work in a tight‑knit firmware team and collaborate with electrical engineers and AI researchers to design and test safe, high‑reliability software for implantable medical devices.

This role emphasizes hands‑on coding in C/C++, Python, and microcontroller work, with a focus on validation, documentation, and robust debugging to ensure safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with embedded software in medical devices or similar
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python
• Experience with microcontrollers (Nordic/NXP/STM) and communication protocols (SPI/I2C/UART/USB/BLE)
• Skilled at writing unit tests and clear software documentation
• Adept at software debugging with tools like GDB and RTT
• Comfortable using lab equipment to debug hardware/firmware
• Experience with automation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)
• Able to read and discuss datasheets and electrical schematics
• Familiar with modern AI tools and applying them judiciously

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software for our brain–computer interface across the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with electrical engineers for board bring‑up and validation
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across disciplines
• Prioritize safety; contribute to software testing and validation efforts

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Microcontrollers

Unit testing

Debugging

Hardware debugging

Automation testing

Reading datasheets

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Nordic MCU

Embedded protocols (SPI/I2C/UART/USB/BLE)

Job description

Precision Neuroscience in Santa Clara is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for our next‑generation brain‑computer interface. You will work in a tight‑knit firmware team and collaborate with electrical engineers and AI researchers to design and test safe, high‑reliability software for implantable medical devices.

This role emphasizes hands‑on coding in C/C++, Python, and microcontroller work, with a focus on validation, documentation, and robust debugging to ensure safety