ZipRecruiter
Mid to Senior Embedded Software Engineer - firmware development, BLE, medical de
ZipRecruiter, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a mid to senior level Embedded Software Engineer with firmware development and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) experience for an implantable wearable medical device company in Boston, MA. This position requires onsite presence five days a week and is open to US or Green Card holders. There is no relocation assistance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Develop embedded firmware in
C
to support
BLE communication
between an implantable device and mobile apps
Design and implement custom
GATT services and characteristics
to enable secure, low-latency data exchange
Support real-time signal processing, sensor interfaces, and closed-loop control logic
Contribute to the design of
system-level communication protocols
across implant, wearable, and cloud platforms
Help build automated test systems for wireless and embedded functionality
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Strong programming skills in
C
for embedded systems
4-5+ years of professional or project experience working on embedded systems
Hands-on experience developing and debugging
BLE firmware , including custom profiles and characteristics
Understanding of
BLE stack behavior
(advertising, connection parameters, bonding, encryption)
Comfortable working with microcontroller toolchains, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Ability to read datasheets and electrical schematics and develop device drivers
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
SKILLS
Experience with ST or Nordic microcontrollers
RTOS-based firmware development (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
Hands-on experience developing and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols, including creating custom GATT services and characteristics
Experience integrating mobile applications with embedded firmware, ensuring robust and reliable data exchange
Experience developing active implantable medical devices, medical device quality systems, standards (e.g. ISO-14708) and risk management activities (e.g. FMEA)
Proficiency in cross-platform (Android, iOS) mobile application development
Broad circuit design experience including analog, digital, power supply and comms functions
Setting up and maintaining testing environments for hardware and software systems
THE CULTURE This position is five days per week in person based in Boston, MA. They are a small team tackling big challenges. They move quickly, think rigorously, and care deeply about the impact of their work. If you’re excited by the idea of helping build a product that integrates
neuroscience, embedded systems, and mobile UX , and you’re eager to grow in a fast-paced startup, they would love to meet you!
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WHAT YOU WILL DO
Develop embedded firmware in
C
to support
BLE communication
between an implantable device and mobile apps
Design and implement custom
GATT services and characteristics
to enable secure, low-latency data exchange
Support real-time signal processing, sensor interfaces, and closed-loop control logic
Contribute to the design of
system-level communication protocols
across implant, wearable, and cloud platforms
Help build automated test systems for wireless and embedded functionality
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Strong programming skills in
C
for embedded systems
4-5+ years of professional or project experience working on embedded systems
Hands-on experience developing and debugging
BLE firmware , including custom profiles and characteristics
Understanding of
BLE stack behavior
(advertising, connection parameters, bonding, encryption)
Comfortable working with microcontroller toolchains, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Ability to read datasheets and electrical schematics and develop device drivers
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
SKILLS
Experience with ST or Nordic microcontrollers
RTOS-based firmware development (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
Hands-on experience developing and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols, including creating custom GATT services and characteristics
Experience integrating mobile applications with embedded firmware, ensuring robust and reliable data exchange
Experience developing active implantable medical devices, medical device quality systems, standards (e.g. ISO-14708) and risk management activities (e.g. FMEA)
Proficiency in cross-platform (Android, iOS) mobile application development
Broad circuit design experience including analog, digital, power supply and comms functions
Setting up and maintaining testing environments for hardware and software systems
THE CULTURE This position is five days per week in person based in Boston, MA. They are a small team tackling big challenges. They move quickly, think rigorously, and care deeply about the impact of their work. If you’re excited by the idea of helping build a product that integrates
neuroscience, embedded systems, and mobile UX , and you’re eager to grow in a fast-paced startup, they would love to meet you!
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