Senior Firmware Engineer

iota Biosciences, Inc.Alameda, CA
$140,000 - $188,000

About The Position

iota Biosciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is advancing a new class of bioelectronic medicines through the development of fully implantable Class III medical devices. Our proprietary technologies open therapeutic and diagnostic possibilities not previously accessible to clinicians. Together with Astellas, we are committed to patient-centric design, scientific and engineering excellence, and cross-functional teamwork. These principles guide us in bringing transformative, first-of-its-kind technologies into the clinic and closer to patients.

Requirements

  • B.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field, with 6+ years industry work experience programming in C/C++ OR M.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field, with 4+ years industry work experience programming in C/C++
  • Experience in Real-time OS (RTOS) for embedded platforms
  • Experience in wireless communication protocols like Bluetooth low energy (BLE)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins) and modern software test/deployment methodologies.
  • Comfortable working in a python environment for tests and prototyping.
  • Substantial prior experience with ISO 13485 (QMS), ISO 14971 (risk management) and/or IEC 62304 (medical device software)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and optimize embedded software for iota's devices across the entire product lifecycle.
  • Optimize RF/BLE power delivery and control system implemented on an embedded platform. Use modern software techniques to support multiple products while maximizing software reuse.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to develop the "big data" infrastructure for efficiently sending all required data from the embedded processor to the application software, cloud backend, as well as retrieving any configuration data and messages from the backend.
  • Own the process of verifying embedded software to medical regulatory standards while maintaining an industry-leading development pace.
  • Improve team software development processes and infrastructure including DevOps activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%
  • Access to quality dental and vision coverage
  • Onsite Gym in Alameda
  • Generous vacation pay
  • Paid parental leave
  • Options for flexible work schedules
  • Annual Bonus Plan
  • Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
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