Sr. Firmware Engineer

BioIntelliSense, Inc; Redwood City (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company seeks a skilled Firmware Developer to enhance its medical devices through embedded design and tool automation. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to innovative solutions in a dynamic remote-first environment with competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Benefits

Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Vacation Plans and Sick Leave

Home Office Benefits Stipend

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in C and Python development.
• Strong experience in embedded systems and firmware development using C.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C for medical devices.
• Create Python-based tools for firmware development and testing.
• Develop automated test frameworks for firmware and software components.

Skills

C

Python

Embedded systems

Debugging

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

PySide6

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

The future of healthcare is here. Join us to shape the future of healthcare for patients and clinicians. BioIntelliSense is helping to decode human physiology and pioneer a new standard of proactive monitoring to improve healthcare outcomes and save lives.

Our FDA-cleared and award-winning BioButton multiparameter wearables, BioHub gateways, BioMobile downloadable applications, BioCloud data services and the BioDashboard clinical intelligence system creates a comprehensive tech-enhanced solution that makes continuous monitoring reliable and scalable. Through our physiologic intelligence and AI-driven analytics, clinicians have access to high-resolution vital sign trending and data-driven insights to enable earlier detection of patient deterioration and proactive intervention for better, safer care.

We’re a remote-first, lean start-up environment and our global BioTeam colleagues are growth-oriented, collaborative and passionate about our mission and the future of BioIntelliSense. We thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace challenges as opportunities to shape the future, together.

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We are searching for a skilled and enthusiastic Firmware Developer to join our team focused on developing cutting-edge medical devices with integrated wearable technology and IoT connectivity. In this role, you will play a key role in enhancing our development process by creating tools in Python and automating tests for our innovative medical devices. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining device firmware in C, firmware tools, and test automation frameworks that will streamline our workflows and ensure the quality and reliability of our products. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the analysis of statistical data and the implementation of a user experience (UX) framework for data visualization and analysis.

What you will do

• Firmware Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C for medical devices with wearable technology and IoT connectivity.
• Implement communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi) in C for device connectivity.
• Optimize firmware for performance, power consumption, and memory usage in resource-constrained environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and implement hardware/firmware interfaces.
• Tool Development:
• Design and develop Python-based tools for firmware development, debugging, and testing.
• Create applications for flashing firmware, collecting data from devices, and analyzing device performance.
• Develop user-friendly graphical interfaces using frameworks like PySide6 to enhance tool usability.
• Test Automation:
• Develop and implement automated test frameworks for firmware and software components of medical devices.
• Create test scripts in Python to automate functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Integrate automated tests into continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Data Analysis and Visualization:
• Analyze data collected from medical devices using Python libraries and tools, including statistical analysis methods.
• Develop visualizations and reports to communicate test results, device performance insights, and statistical findings.
• Implement a UX framework for data visualization and analysis, ensuring that the user interface is intuitive, visually appealing, and easy to navigate.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with firmware engineers, software engineers, test engineers, data scientists, and UX designers to understand their needs and develop tools and automation solutions that improve their workflows and enhance data insights.

What you need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in C and Python development.
• Strong experience in embedded systems and firmware development using C.
• Experience with developing software for resource-constrained environments (e.g., microcontrollers, ARM processors).
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi.
• Experience with tool creation, automation, and data analysis using Python.
• Experience with GUI frameworks like PySide6 is preferred.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization techniques is a plus.
• Knowledge of UX design principles and frameworks is a plus.

$150,000 - $170,000 a year

Company Culture and Benefits

Our Workplace Culture:

We’re a dynamic remote-first environment, with offices in Golden, CO and Redwood City, CA and a talented, motivated team of colleagues globally. We’re passionate about BioIntelliSense and are motivated by our shared mission. We’re a collaborative and welcoming team who thrive in the fast-paced start-up environment and are eager to advance an excellent workplace together.

As One BioTeam, we set a high bar for ourselves and are focused on scaling our solutions and outperforming expectations.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

· Robust Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

· STD, LTD, Insurance Plans

· HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts

· Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with 3% Employer Contribution with immediate vesting

· FlexVTO (flexible vacation plans), Sick Leave, 11 Company Holidays

· Home Office Benefits Stipend

BioIntelliSense is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.