Job title: Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Smart Health
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: USD $160,000.00
Salary to: USD $200,000.00
Job published: 08/10/2025
Job ID: 129754

Job Description

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Wearable Biosensing Devices
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Salary: $150k – $180k + Equity

A pioneering biotech startup is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to help bring a next-gen wearable health monitoring device to life. You will be designing firmware & electronics hardware for a novel device with industry leading potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead embedded SW development for a low-power wearable platform
  • Design and prototype microcontroller-based systems (ARM Cortex, Nordic, STM32)
  • Enable seamless sensor integration & data acquisition
  • Implement real-time wireless communication (BLE/Bluetooth)
  • Debug and tune embedded hardware for accuracy & reliability
  • Collaborate across disciplines: HW/SW/Biology
  • Create technical documentation and test protocols

Key Skills/Experience:

  • Strong command of C/C++ (firmware)
  • Python (validation/data analysis)
  • Microcontrollers & Peripheral drivers
  • Wireless technologies (BLE, Wi-Fi etc.)
  • Hands-on with lab tools: oscilloscopes, debuggers, test benches
  • Ability to work in agile, fast-moving environments
  • Experience with either Wearables/Biosensing/Medical device design

Bonus Skills:

  • PCB design & prototyping
  • Analog sensor interface experience
  • Familiarity with medical device standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304)

 Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Early-stage equity
  • Various insurances
  • 401k

If you are interested and think you have the skills required as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, please don’t hesitate to apply.