Job Description
Job Description
InnoTECH Staffing is looking to hire an Embedded Software Engineer for a start-up medical device company in the Boston, MA area. Candidate must be a US Citizen or Greencard holder - there is no sponsorship.
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for an exceptional Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in building our smart neuro platform. The successful applicant will play a key role in developing and enhancing the firmware for our implantable and wearable devices, including the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface with a patient-facing mobile application.
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 / Computer Science from a top 25 engineering school with a GPA of at least 3.5 plus 2+ years work experience OR an advanced degree with relevant project experience
- Strong programming skills in C for 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
PREFERRED 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 5 days per week in person based in Boston, MA. We’re a small team tackling big challenges. We move quickly, think rigorously, and care deeply about the impact of our 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, we’d love to meet you.
BENEFITS
The company provides comprehensive health benefits to support our employees’ well-being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer stock options, giving team members a direct stake in the company’s success and long-term mission.