Subsense Inc. · 4 hours ago
Firmware Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSubsense Inc. is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface. They are seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and optimize embedded firmware for experimental neurotechnology systems, collaborating closely with engineers and scientists to ensure system reliability and performance.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceNeuroscience
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for stimulation, sensing, and control systems
Implement real-time data acquisition, buffering, and communication between hardware and higher-level software systems
Collaborate with electrical engineers to bring up new hardware, debug interfaces, and validate system performance
Optimize firmware for timing accuracy, power efficiency, and reliability in experimental settings
Support integration with data pipelines and analysis tools used by research teams
Develop test utilities, diagnostics, and validation procedures for embedded systems
Maintain clear documentation for firmware architecture, interfaces, and experimental use
Support rapid prototyping and iteration cycles as hardware and experimental needs evolve
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Strong experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++ (or equivalent low-level languages)
Experience working with microcontrollers, real-time systems, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, ADC/DAC)
Comfort debugging firmware–hardware interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers
Familiarity with real-time constraints, interrupt-driven systems, and resource-constrained environments
Experience collaborating with hardware and software teams in a cross-functional setting
Strong attention to detail and respect for experimental rigor and data integrity
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment with evolving requirements
Company
Subsense Inc.
Subsense is a neurotechnology company developing the first non-surgical, nanoparticle-based bidirectional brain-computer interface.
Founded in 2022
2-10 employees
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Funding
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$27MKey Investors
Golden Falcon Capital
2025-12-11Seed· $10M
2025-02-18Seed· $17M
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