Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar by Clarapath is a ground- breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine. Role Summary : The Embedded Software Engineer will be working alongside our existing software engineers, electrical engineers on medical device development. This role is multi-disciplinary with technical responsibility for designing, developing, and testing device control software, both at the driver and at the application level. We are looking for a team player who views medical device development as a competitive advantage.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in embedded software development, with a strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python programing languages
- Prior experience working in a LINUX environment
- Prior experience working with GIT or other code repository systems
- Solid understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack
- Solid understanding of multithreading and real-time embedded systems, including RTOS, device drivers, and hardware-software interfaces
- Prior experience utilizing PID-based control for motion and temperature regulation
- Experience with embedded development tools and environments, such as IDEs, debuggers, and version control systems
- Familiarity with microcontroller architectures and peripheral interfaces (ex: Ethernet, Serial, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO)
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as MODBUS
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and quality assurance principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in Agile development methodologies and continuous integration practices, a plus
- Experience with robotics platforms like ROS or YARP, a plus
- Experience interfacing with Clinical Lab Information Systems, a plus
- Experience in addressing data security and compliance with HIPPA regulations, a plus
- Histology laboratory workflow experience, a plus
- Experience building visions systems for process and quality control, a plus
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain embedded software applications for various platforms, including microcontrollers and microprocessors
- Develop drivers for interfacing with motor controllers, cameras, scanners, and PLC systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and develop software architecture designs
- Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers to support hardware functionality
- Write efficient and reliable code in C/C++ for embedded systems, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization
- Conduct unit testing and debugging of software modules to identify and resolve defects
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and QA testers, to integrate software components and validate system functionality
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends related to embedded software development, and incorporate best practices into our development processes
- Document software designs, specifications, and test procedures to support product development and regulatory compliance efforts
- Collaborate with external partners and suppliers as needed to integrate third-party software components or tools into our embedded systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
- Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
- A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
- Ability to file IP with the company
- Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
- Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
- A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
