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# Embedded Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Neurable Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $165,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Technical Review, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=130acacd2c7e48fa

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Version control?, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

 * 2+ years of full-time experience in embedded systems or firmware development
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++ for resource-constrained environments, with hands-on experience on STM32 or comparable ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
 * Practical understanding of RTOS primitives (tasks, semaphores, mutexes, queues) and thread-safe programming; experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar real-time operating systems
 * Hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and USB
 * Ability to read and debug complex electronic schematics and use standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions
 * Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, pull requests)
 * Strong root-cause analysis skills and the ability to clearly document reproduction steps for complex bugs
 * Ability to communicate technical details clearly across hardware, firmware, and research teams

Nice to Have

 * Understanding of ADC/DAC operations and the challenges of working with high-sensitivity analog signals
 * Experience translating Python-based signal-processing algorithms into optimized real-time C/C++ for embedded environments
 * Experience using DMA for efficient data transfer
 * Experience implementing low-power modes (Sleep/Stop/Standby) for battery-operated wearables
 * Working knowledge of BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) stacks and power profiling
 * Proficiency with common hand tools and basic soldering for board bring-up or minor rework
 * Background or interest in biosignals, neurotechnology, or wearable medical devices

How We Work

 * A test-first mindset and active participation in code/design reviews to maintain high reliability
 * Demonstrated ability to ramp up on unfamiliar systems quickly
 * Willingness to engage with AI-assisted workflows as part of how we build

## Description

We're looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer who thrives at the boundary between hardware and software. You'll write the C/C++ firmware that runs on our STM32-based wearables, debug tricky hardware-software interactions on the bench, and work closely with our hardware and research engineering teams to turn novel signal-processing ideas into reliable, real-time, low-power code on real devices.

You'll have ownership over meaningful chunks of the firmware stack from day one, with plenty of room to grow into deeper specialization (low-power design, BLE, signal processing) or broader ownership across the firmware platform. If you like seeing your code run on hardware you can hold in your hand - and you want that hardware to do something genuinely new - this is a great seat.

WHAT YOU'LL DOFirmware Development

 * Design, write, and maintain C/C++ firmware for STM32 (ARM Cortex-M) microcontrollers powering Neurable's wearable EEG devices
 * Build and refine RTOS-based applications using FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar - including thread-safe task design, synchronization, and inter-task communication
 * Implement and optimize peripheral drivers and integrations across I2C, SPI, UART, and USB
 * Partner with Research Engineers to translate Python-based signal-processing prototypes into efficient, real-time C/C++ implementations that fit within MCU constraints

Hardware/Firmware Integration & Debug

 * Bring up new hardware revisions alongside the hardware team, validating firmware against schematics and bench measurements
 * Debug complex hardware-software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
 * Drive root-cause analysis on tricky bugs - reproduce, document, and fix issues that span the firmware/hardware boundary
 * Contribute to board bring-up tasks including basic soldering and minor rework as needed

Reliability & Collaboration

 * Participate actively in code and design reviews, bringing a test-first mindset and an eye for reliability
 * Work in Git with clean branching, focused pull requests, and clear commit history
 * Document firmware behavior, debug findings, and reproduction steps so your teammates can build on your work
 * Engage with AI-assisted development workflows to move faster without sacrificing quality


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