Lead Embedded Systems Engineer – Maternal Health Wearable

Project Stardust; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A maternal health tech startup in San Francisco seeks a Lead Software and Embedded Systems Engineer to develop an innovative IoT wearable device for maternal health monitoring. This is a full-time position requiring embedded C/C++ expertise, BLE protocol experience, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of the device’s software lifecycle while ensuring data integrity and security. Competitive compensation range is $150,000 - $200,000 plus equity. In-person attendance is expected 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in embedded C/C++ for resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Proven experience with BLE protocols and profiles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of the embedded firmware.
• Architect and implement a low-latency BLE stack for secure data transmission.
• Manage and mentor a small team of engineers.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocols

Data integrity and security

Team leadership

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Job description

A maternal health tech startup in San Francisco seeks a Lead Software and Embedded Systems Engineer to develop an innovative IoT wearable device for maternal health monitoring. This is a full-time position requiring embedded C/C++ expertise, BLE protocol experience, and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of the device’s software lifecycle while ensuring data integrity and security. Competitive compensation range is $150,000 - $200,000 plus equity. In-person attendance is expected 3 days a week.