Senior Software/Firmware Engineer - QA

Ceribell, Inc•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement! Ceribell is looking for an experienced Software/Firmware Engineer - QA with a strong focus on web and embedded application testing to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based portal, which supports real-time data access, patient monitoring, and analytics for healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a background in testing web applications, be skilled in both manual and automated testing, and possess a deep understanding of QA best practices. The Software QA Engineer will collaborate closely with development, product, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality solutions that directly impact patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of QA experience in both software and firmware testing, preferably in MedTech or healthcare environments.
Proficiency in QA tools and methodologies for web applications, firmware, and hardware-software integration.
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress) and scripting languages (e.g., Python and Typescript).
Hands-on experience testing web applications and APIs across multiple devices and platforms (e.g. Chrome Developer Tools, BrowserStack, Postman)
Experience working within a regulated environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, CircleCI).

Nice To Haves

Experience with real-time monitoring systems or medical devices (highly preferred).
Knowledge of medical device testing standards and regulatory requirements (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases for our software and firmware products, including user interface, data acquisition, reporting, and internal workflows.
Conduct functional, usability, and cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure a consistent user experience across all supported devices and environments.
Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution, collaborating closely with the software development and product teams.
Identify and troubleshoot firmware issues in collaboration with embedded systems engineers.
Ensure seamless integration between the EEG Portal, devices, and other systems, to maintain uninterrupted operations.
Contribute to developing and maintaining automated test suites for both EEG Portal and firmware environments.
Stay up-to-date with the latest QA tools and practices to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain detailed testing documentation in compliance with medical industry regulations, including HIPAA and FDA requirements.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!