Embedded Firmware Developer - Contractor

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Embedded Firmware Developer - Contractor | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Position: Embedded Firmware Engineering Contractor

Location: Cambridge, MA

Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a venture-backed late clinical stage company translating scientific findings from MIT into therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We are a fast-moving team focused on developing brain stimulation therapies to improve brain health and well-being. We seek an Embedded Firmware Developer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for our products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets product and business needs.

• Develop high-quality embedded firmware solutions: design, code, test, and debug in C, C++, and STM
  32 development framework, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: work with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and contribute to the product vision.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle: gather requirements, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions.
• Perform code reviews and ensure software quality: review peers’ code, provide constructive feedback, and conduct thorough testing to identify and fix issues.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends: continuously learn and apply new tools, technologies, and languages relevant to embedded firmware development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues: investigate and address embedded firmware defects and performance bottlenecks in collaboration with the team.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment: participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Document and communicate: create technical documentation, design specifications, and API documentation; communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in software development with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks, especially in embedded contexts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, practices, and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), software testing, and debugging tools.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Continuous learning mindset and passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Embedded software development experience is a plus;
  Real-Time Operating System experience is a plus.
• Software development life cycle experience is a plus;
  Medical device experience is a plus;
  Programming with mobile applications is a plus; FDA cybersecurity compliance experience is a plus.

Cognito Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.