Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG
Staff Firmware Engineer
Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point‑of‑care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country.
Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and has experience in the development of embedded or IoT products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life‑saving technologies. Our firmware development stack is based around a STMicroelectronics STM32 ARM Cortex microcontroller and we use FreeRTOS and the TouchGFX framework. You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional R&D team, but also take individual ownership of development, testing, and documentation. Experience in embedded Linux, medical devices, and Qt UI framework is highly desired.
What You’ll Do
Develop and test firmware features for Ceribell’s EEG systems
Understand user needs and translate them into new and improved features
Participate in code reviews, risk management activities, and peer reviews
Create and revise technical documentation
Provide input on firmware and hardware architecture for new and existing products
Test and validate firmware and systems to meet performance requirements
Monitor and troubleshoot existing firmware and systems
Stay current on emerging technologies and trends
Provide technical support and guidance to other team members
Monitor production and development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field (graduate degree preferred)
5+ years of experience in firmware development of commercial products
Proficient in C/C++ and experienced with firmware development on ARM‑based systems
Experience with STM32 microcontrollers
Direct experience with development of WiFi‑connected / IoT devices preferred
Strong analytical skills, detail‑oriented and collaborative
Proficiency with version control, debugging, and other software development tools
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical team members
Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
Compensation Range $175,000 - $200,000 USD. A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on skills, education, work location and experience and may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan.
Benefits
Performance‑based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% employer‑paid health benefits for employees
100% paid life and long‑term disability insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off11 paid holidays + 5 company wellness days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission‑minded organization
Application Deadline Ongoing
Equal Opportunity Employer Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.
Compliance Disclaimer If you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and has experience in the development of embedded or IoT products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life‑saving technologies. Our firmware development stack is based around a STMicroelectronics STM32 ARM Cortex microcontroller and we use FreeRTOS and the TouchGFX framework. You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional R&D team, but also take individual ownership of development, testing, and documentation. Experience in embedded Linux, medical devices, and Qt UI framework is highly desired.
What You’ll Do
Develop and test firmware features for Ceribell’s EEG systems
Understand user needs and translate them into new and improved features
Participate in code reviews, risk management activities, and peer reviews
Create and revise technical documentation
Provide input on firmware and hardware architecture for new and existing products
Test and validate firmware and systems to meet performance requirements
Monitor and troubleshoot existing firmware and systems
Stay current on emerging technologies and trends
Provide technical support and guidance to other team members
Monitor production and development timelines to ensure projects are completed on time
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field (graduate degree preferred)
5+ years of experience in firmware development of commercial products
Proficient in C/C++ and experienced with firmware development on ARM‑based systems
Experience with STM32 microcontrollers
Direct experience with development of WiFi‑connected / IoT devices preferred
Strong analytical skills, detail‑oriented and collaborative
Proficiency with version control, debugging, and other software development tools
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical team members
Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
Compensation Range $175,000 - $200,000 USD. A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on skills, education, work location and experience and may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan.
Benefits
Performance‑based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% employer‑paid health benefits for employees
100% paid life and long‑term disability insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off11 paid holidays + 5 company wellness days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission‑minded organization
Application Deadline Ongoing
Equal Opportunity Employer Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.
Compliance Disclaimer If you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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