Science is developing technologies for a range of serious unmet medical needs. We are unafraid to take difficult technical risks, secure in the knowledge that with a clear understanding of what we are doing and with support from powerful modern tools, more progress is possible than might be immediately obvious. Regardless of role or team, the two most important factors we look for in a candidate are evidence of exceptional ability and the addition of positive energy to the group. As a small, early stage team in a largely unstructured environment, the ability to independently orient yourself to the problems that need to be solved and then follow through is essential.
We are looking for world class firmware engineers with excellent track records of delivering robust embedded firmware. You would be responsible for helping to lay the firmware bedrock for control and communication with Science neural interface platforms (such as the Science Eye and BMI). As is the case for most technical roles at Science, the work is interdisciplinary, and you would be expected to learn a host of new concepts while working alongside experts in biology, machine learning, integrated circuits, optics, microfabrication, neuroscience and more.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, maintain and support firmware through its entire lifecycle
- Build out firmware for neural interfaces, optical devices, and biomedical sensor devices
- Firmware development for both rapid prototyping and product development streams
- Hardware bring-up and firmware validation in hardware
- Contribute during firmware architecture development and implementation of the defined firmware features
- Advocate improvements in system level architecture while working with cross-functional team members
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation infrastructure related to firmware design, development, bug fixes and compliance testing
- Clear coincide documentation and communication across cross-functional teams
Key qualifications:
- Experience in firmware development delivering reliable, readable, and maintainable firmware for embedded systems
- Experience with embedded software design and programming in C/C++ for development, debugging, testing and performance analysis
- Experience with both bare-metal and RTOS firmware
- Passion for developing neural interfaces and other biomedical device innovations
- Experience with full life cycle of firmware development including test and production qualification
- Skilled in use of oscilloscope, logic analyser, current meter for hardware bring-up
- BS in EE, CE, CS, etc.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in firmware development for wireless systems
- Rapid prototyping experience (microcontrollers, analog and digital interfaces, etc)
- Experience with ASIC firmware development
- MS or PhD in relevant field
- Experience with continuous integration testing
- Experience with neural signal processing
- Experience with biomedical signal processing
- Experience with IEC 62304 compliant firmware for biomedical devices
Salary/Pay Range:
For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 - $180,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.
Benefits:
At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.
We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.