Job Description

Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer – Medical Device Startup

Location: San Mateo, CA (Hybrid: ~3-4 days onsite)

Type: Full-time | Early-Stage Medical Device Incubator Startup, Round B Funding

About the Role

Join a venture-backed medical device startup developing breakthrough implantable structural heart technology . We’re growing fast and seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware Engineer to lead embedded development for our flagship active-implantable system . You’ll work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to bring a first-in-class implantable product from concept to clinic.

What You’ll Do

• Own architecture and development of embedded firmware for implantable and external device systems.
• Design, code, and test real-time embedded software (C/C++) on ARM microcontrollers.
• Drive board bring-up, debugging, and hardware/firmware integration.
• Develop communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, BLE).
• Build test and verification tools to meet medical device standards (IEC 62304, ISO 13485).
• Collaborate cross-functionally and help define best practices for firmware development.

What You Bring

• B.S./M.S. in EE, CE, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of hands-on embedded firmware experience.
• Expert in C/C++ , RTOS , and low-level embedded systems.
• Must Have medical device product development experience (preferably Class II/III medical devices).
• Strong debugging, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Bonus: Experience with implantable devices, low-power telemetry, or BLE.

Why You’ll Love It

• High-impact role in a core founding engineering team .
• Direct influence on architecture and design decisions .
• Competitive salary + bonus + early equity .
• Work on technology that will change patients’ lives .
• Flexible, hybrid work model and a mission-driven team culture.

Local Candidates Preferred

*H1B Candidates & Visa Transfers acceptable*

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