Senior Manager, Firmware

Element Science, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home. By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients. Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm. Headquartered in San Francisco, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.

SUMMARY OF ROLE :

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Manager, Firmware to drive the development of our embedded software for our life-saving wearable medical devices. The embedded software runs on wearable medical devices to detect, record and analyze ECG signals, and transmit clinically relevant data to connected applications of Cloud services. Very importantly, the embedded software implements machine learning algorithms that decide when to deliver life-saving shock therapy. The ideal candidate thrives in a commercial start-up environment that is scaling rapidly, can help drive strategic planning of embedded software-related business needs, and can execute embedded software design, development, and testing.

This position is a hybrid role based in our Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead embedded software projects, driving the architecture, design, implementation and testing of reliable, secure and HIPAA compliant embedded software for wearable medical devices.
• Perform hands-on embedded software development for medical wearable devices that include signal processing and machine learning algorithms for ECG signals, and interface with external software systems via Bluetooth or other communication protocols.
• Collaborate with the Product Management, Electrical Engineering, Algorithm & Data Science, and Software teams to define and deliver business value.
• Support data platform design and implementation for wearable device data.
• Own software design documentation for embedded software projects covering planning, architecture, design, requirements, verification and system / cybersecurity risks.
• Drive software quality and best practices in collaboration with firmware team and software management.
• Build, develop and set goals for firmware engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the firmware engineering team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

BENEFITS :

Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to :

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.

Element Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job.

At this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at Element Science.