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Our mission is to improve outcomes for patients at risk of life-threatening cardiac events through innovative solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, advanced algorithms, and therapy delivery. \nWe are entering an exciting phase of growth as we move from development into early commercialization. Our approach combines hardware, software, and services to deliver a more personalized and seamless patient experience-designed with both patients and clinicians in mind. Our product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is designed for patients with a temporary elevated risk of sudden cardiac arrest, addressing a significant and underserved population of over 500,000 patients in the U.S. By focusing on comfort, usability, and clinical effectiveness, we aim to transform the standard of care during this critical period. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Element Science is backed by leading healthcare and technology investors, including Third Rock Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Deerfield Healthcare, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.\nSUMMARY OF ROLE:\nWe are looking for a hands-on Senior Firmware Engineer to develop our embedded software for our life-saving wearable medical devices. The embedded software runs on wearable medical devices to detect, record and analyze ECG signals, and transmit clinically relevant data to connected applications and Cloud services. Very importantly, the embedded software implements machine learning algorithms that decide when to deliver life-saving shock therapy. The ideal candidate thrives in a commercial start-up environment that is scaling rapidly, can help drive strategic planning of embedded software-related business needs, and can execute embedded software design, development, and testing.\nThis position will initially be based in our San Francisco, CA office and is expected to transition to our Redwood City, CA location by the end of December 2026.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nDesign, develop and test embedded software for medical wearable devices that include signal processing and machine learning algorithms for ECG signals.\nDevelop C code for microcontrollers, Bluetooth and peripheral chips for a variety of functions such as communication, signal processing, memory, storage, and timing.\nInterface with external software systems via Bluetooth or other communication protocols.\nSupport development across multiple layers of the embedded system, from drivers through high level business logic.\nDeliver software design documentation for embedded software projects (requirements, design, test) as required by the software development process.\nParticipate in software quality and best practices initiatives in collaboration with software management.\nCollaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Algorithms and Software teams in cross-functional projects, including when troubleshooting system issues.\nProvide technical guidance on embedded software to the extended team.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nB.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.\n5-8 years minimum of relevant industry experience. Medical device industry experience preferred.\nExtensive hands-on experience with development of embedded software for microcontrollers and Bluetooth chipsets using C language and IAR Embedded Workbench. Experience with STM32 and Nordic is highly desired.\nExtensive knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART and other communication protocols.\nExperience with data sheets, schematics, and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.\nExperience with architecture, design and implementation of embedded software following best practices on reliability, security, and performance.\nExperience with JIRA and Git based repositories is highly desired.\nPreferred experience with developing or interfacing with machine learning algorithms.\nPreferred experience with communication with iOS and Android mobile applications via Bluetooth.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nBENEFITS:\nElement Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:\nStock Options\n90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance\nCompany-paid Basic Life Insurance\n401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)\nCompetitive Paid Time Off\nPaid Holidays\nFSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)\nHSA (Health Savings Account)\nEmployee Assistance Program through PEO\nThe salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.\nPay range: $140,000 - $159,000\nElement Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. \nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 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