Sr. Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer

Apply for the Sr. Firmware Engineer position at Shifamed.

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Founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, Shifamed LLC is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on the development of novel medical products addressing clinical needs in cardiology and ophthalmology.

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for medical devices. You will work on bare‑metal firmware and real‑time operating systems (RTOS) to ensure reliable and safe device performance. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for meeting stringent regulatory and clinical requirements.

• Design and develop embedded firmware for medical devices, including bare‑metal and RTOS‑based systems.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to develop, verify, and validate product designs through all phases of development.
• Define firmware requirements from system and user needs and develop methods to resolve technical challenges.
• Implement and optimize low‑level drivers, communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system‑level verification for firmware components.
• Document design, implementation, and testing activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support risk analysis, design reviews, and regulatory submissions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware‑related issues during development and testing phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ embedded programming, bare‑metal development, and at least one RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Thread
  
  X, QNX).
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB).
• Experience delivering firmware for regulated products, preferably medical devices, with familiarity in IEC 62304.
• Skilled with debugging tools, version control (Git), and supporting regulatory documentation.

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing.
• Experience with bootloaders and secure firmware update mechanisms.
• Exposure to power management techniques for embedded systems.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up and board‑level troubleshooting.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

San Jose, CA – $–$ + equity + benefits