iota Biosciences, Inc. powered by Astellas · 4 months ago
Staff Firmware Engineer
400 Wind River Way Alameda, CA 94501
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expiota Biosciences is pioneering new forms of medicine through bioelectronic medical implants. The Staff Firmware Engineer will lead the development of embedded software for Class III active implantable devices, collaborating across disciplines to ensure technical excellence and compliance with medical standards.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and optimize embedded software for iota's devices across the entire product lifecycle
Optimize RF/BLE system implemented on an embedded platform. Use modern software techniques to support multiple products while maximizing software reuse
Collaborate with software engineers to develop the "big data" infrastructure for efficiently sending all required data from the embedded processor to the application software, cloud backend, as well as retrieving any configuration data and messages from the backend
Own the process of verifying embedded software to medical regulatory standards while maintaining an industry-leading development pace
Improve team software development processes and infrastructure including DevOps activities
Qualification
Required
BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field
10+ years industry work experience programming in C/C++
Experience in Real-time OS (RTOS) for embedded platforms
Experience in wireless communication protocols like Bluetooth low energy (BLE)
Preferred
Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins) and modern software test/deployment methodologies
Comfortable working in a python environment for tests and prototyping
Substantial prior experience with ISO 13485 (QMS), ISO 14971 (risk management) and/or IEC 62304 (medical device software)
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%
Access to quality dental and vision coverage
Onsite Gym in Alameda
Generous vacation pay
Paid parental leave
Options for flexible work schedules
Annual Bonus Plan
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
401(k) plan with employer match
Company
iota Biosciences, Inc. powered by Astellas
iota Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is a medical device company working to develop pioneering bioelectronics to advance the treatment and management of disease.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15M2020-10-15Acquired
2018-12-27Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Michel Maharbiz
Chief Executive Officer
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