Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Category: Embedded Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: USA
Region: California
Set Up: Office Based
Recruiter: Oliver Bainbridge

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, please don’t hesitate to apply or send your resume directly to oliver.bainbridge@edisonsmart.com

About Edison Smart

Edison Smart is a global provider of specialized recruitment solutions, supporting the technology industry’s most innovative companies. Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent with opportunity, driving the ‘Industry 4.0’ revolution. With over 30 years of experience, Edison Smart partners with forward-thinking organizations to help achieve their strategic growth goals while fostering groundbreaking technological advancements.

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