Firmware Engineer

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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.

We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and has experience in the development of embedded or IoT products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life‑saving technologies.

• Develop and test firmware features for Ceribell’s EEG systems
• Understand user needs and translate them to the development of new and improved features
• Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and risk management activities
• Create and revise technical documentation
• Provide input on firmware and hardware architecture for new and existing products
• Test and validate firmware and systems to meet performance requirements
• Monitor and troubleshoot existing firmware and systems
• Stay current on emerging technologies and trends
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members
• Monitor production and development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field (graduate degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in firmware development of a commercial product
• Proficient in C/C++ and experienced with firmware development on ARM based systems
• Experience with STM
  32 microcontrollers
• Direct experience with development of WiFi connected / IoT devices preferred
• Strong analytical skills, detail‑oriented and collaborative
• Proficiency with version control, debugging, and other software development tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical team members
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

$175,000—$200,000 USD (base salary). Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan.

• 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
• 11 paid holidays + 5 company wellness days
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities

Ongoing

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