Catalyst MedTech Search
Senior Firmware Engineer
Catalyst MedTech Search, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Join a fast-growing medical diagnostics company on a mission to transform disease detection and monitoring. The team is developing a next-generation point-of-care diagnostic platform that delivers rapid, highly accurate results, enabling better patient outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive firmware development across both instruments and manufacturing systems, working on products from prototype to production.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for diagnostic devices and manufacturing equipment
Implement real-time microcontroller firmware and develop supporting software tools for automation and testing
Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues, perform board bring-up, and support full product lifecycle releases
Optimize embedded system components and implement algorithms such as PID control
Maintain, document, and continuously improve software functionality and reliability
Collaborate closely with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, high-quality products
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware engineering
Proficiency in C, Python, C++, and assembly language
Experience with system-level programming on Linux, Windows, or RTOS environments
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers or single-board computers
Knowledge of hardware interfaces, device driver development, and troubleshooting with schematics/test equipment
Understanding of control systems and algorithms, including PID
Experience with performance tuning, memory optimization, version control, unit testing, and code reviews
Strong documentation and communication skills
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Research – Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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What You’ll Do:
Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for diagnostic devices and manufacturing equipment
Implement real-time microcontroller firmware and develop supporting software tools for automation and testing
Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues, perform board bring-up, and support full product lifecycle releases
Optimize embedded system components and implement algorithms such as PID control
Maintain, document, and continuously improve software functionality and reliability
Collaborate closely with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, high-quality products
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware engineering
Proficiency in C, Python, C++, and assembly language
Experience with system-level programming on Linux, Windows, or RTOS environments
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers or single-board computers
Knowledge of hardware interfaces, device driver development, and troubleshooting with schematics/test equipment
Understanding of control systems and algorithms, including PID
Experience with performance tuning, memory optimization, version control, unit testing, and code reviews
Strong documentation and communication skills
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Research – Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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