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Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. · 3 months ago

Embedded Firmware Developer - Contractor

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

Cognito Therapeutics is a venture-backed company focused on developing therapeutic approaches for brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease. They are seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineering Contractor to design, develop, and maintain software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet product and business needs.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsMedical DeviceNeuroscienceTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality software solutions: Design, code, test, and debug embedded firmware using programming languages and frameworks such as C, C++, and STM32 development framework, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to the overall product vision

Participate in the full software development life cycle: Contribute to all phases of the software development process, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance

Perform code reviews and ensure software quality: Review code written by team members, provide constructive feedback, and conduct thorough testing to identify and fix bugs, ensuring software quality and reliability

Stay up-to-date with industry trends: Continuously learn and stay current with the latest tools, technologies, and programming languages relevant to embedded firmware development, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our software products

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues: Investigate, debugging and address embedded firmware defects, performance bottlenecks, and other technical issues, collaborating with the team to find effective solutions

Collaborate in an Agile environment: Contribute to Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative and iterative approach to software development

Document and communication: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, and API documentation, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

CC++STM32 development frameworkAgile/ScrumGitSoftware testingDebugging toolsEmbedded Software DevelopmentReal Time Operating SystemSoftware Development Life CycleMedical Device ExperienceMobile applicationsFDA Cybersecurity complianceProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationAttention to detailContinuous learning

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered

Proven experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems, propose creative solutions, and implement them effectively

Solid understanding of software development principles, practices, and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), software testing, and debugging tools

Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively 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 a passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends