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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Iota Biosciences, Inc. - **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Big Data, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Code Reuse, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, DevOps, Embedded Software, Firmware, Medical Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Reliability Testing, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Backend, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Jenkins - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-firmware-engineer-alameda-ca--1cd40ab9-0d48-4fc8-8bae-a1b0f7bb1dd8 ## About the Role * B.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field, with 6+ years industry work experience programming in C/C++ * OR M.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field, with 4+ years industry work experience programming in C/C++ * Experience in Real-time OS (RTOS) for embedded platforms * Experience in wireless communication protocols like Bluetooth low energy (BLE) Preferred qualifications: * Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Jenkins) and modern software test/deployment methodologies. * Comfortable working in a python environment for tests and prototyping. * Substantial prior experience with ISO 13485 (QMS), ISO 14971 (risk management) and/or IEC 62304 (medical device software), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Big Data, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Bluetooth, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Applications, Communication Systems, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Embedded Processors, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Healthcare Software, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Implants, Incentive Programs, Intellectual Property (IP), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Jenkins, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Medical Protocols, Power Management, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radio Frequency, Realtime Operating System, Regulations, Reliability Testing, Risk Management, Sales Closing Skills, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Reuse, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Tools, Testing, User Documentation, Wireless Protocols/Standards ## Description As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to guide the development of next-generation Class III active implantable devices: * Contribute to technical direction - partner with technical leads and management to execute on the firmware roadmap and evolve embedded software architecture within defined system boundaries. * Deliver high-quality embedded software - design, implement, and verify firmware for embedded subsystems such as power management, ASIC interfaces, and communication systems, with a focus on robustness and maintainability. * Enable innovation - integrate and debug subsystems, perform benchtop testing, and support reliability, verification, and compliance activities aligned with medical device standards. * Collaborate cross-functionally - work closely with mechanical, electrical, systems, and quality teams, as well as external partners, to deliver complex features from concept through clinical readiness. Responsibilities: * Design, develop, test, and optimize embedded software for iota's devices across the entire product lifecycle. * Optimize RF/BLE power delivery and control system implemented on an embedded platform. Use modern software techniques to support multiple products while maximizing software reuse. * Collaborate with software engineers to develop the "big data" infrastructure for efficiently sending all required data from the embedded processor to the application software, cloud backend, as well as retrieving any configuration data and messages from the backend. * Own the process of verifying embedded software to medical regulatory standards while maintaining an industry-leading development pace. * Improve team software development processes and infrastructure including DevOps activities. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)