Meet Life Sciences · 1 week ago
Senior Staff Firmware Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMeet Life Sciences is seeking a senior-level firmware engineer with expertise in motor control and real-time embedded systems. The role involves architecting, implementing, and validating low-level firmware for precision motion control in a regulated environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the development process.
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Hiring Manager
Kate Brace
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize embedded firmware for motor control applications, including real-time control loops and safety-critical functions
Develop low-level drivers and control algorithms for motors, encoders, sensors, and power electronics
Own firmware architecture decisions related to timing, performance, reliability, and fault handling
Contribute to system-level design discussions to ensure firmware solutions align with hardware and mechanical constraints
Implement and tune motor control strategies (e.g., current, velocity, and position control)
Support integration and bring-up of motors, actuators, and motion subsystems at the bench and system level
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex electromechanical issues and optimize system performance
Develop test strategies and tools to validate motor control firmware under real-world operating conditions
Support design verification activities, including test execution, data analysis, and documentation
Produce clear, audit-ready technical documentation supporting design controls and regulatory requirements
Serve as a technical mentor for junior engineers and a subject-matter expert in embedded motor control
Partner with systems, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure firmware designs meet safety and compliance expectations
Participate in design reviews and contribute to risk assessments related to software and motion control
Qualification
Required
Strong background in embedded firmware development for real-time systems
Extensive experience with motor control systems and closed-loop control algorithms
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded applications
Experience working with microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Solid understanding of embedded debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and bench-level bring-up
Comfortable working in regulated development environments with structured design controls
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline
8–12+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development, with significant focus on motor control or motion systems
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical problems from concept through implementation
Preferred
Background in robotics, automation, or precision motion systems
Experience with safety-critical or high-reliability systems
Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, or Ethernet
Experience supporting verification and validation efforts for embedded software
Prior involvement in regulated product submissions or audits (medical device, aerospace, automotive, or similar)
Company
Meet Life Sciences
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51-200 employees
Funding
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Chief Executive Officer
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VP of Finance
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