
Element Science is a San Francisco-based medical device and digital health company focused on developing life-saving wearable solutions to address the needs of high-risk cardiovascular patients.…

Element Science is a San Francisco-based medical device and digital health company focused on developing life-saving wearable solutions to address the needs of high-risk cardiovascular patients.…
Product: Jewel® patch wearable cardioverter defibrillator
Founded: 2011
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Regulatory status: CE mark (2024) and FDA approval reported (2025); limited U.S. commercial launch
Total funding: USD 183,100,000 (reported)
Prevention of sudden cardiac arrest and reduction of heart‑disease related hospitalizations for high‑risk patients.
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Investors reported to include GV, Cormorant Asset Management, Invus, Prospect Venture Partners, Third Rock Ventures
“Participation from institutional healthcare and venture investors including Deerfield, Qiming Venture Partners USA, GV (Google Ventures), Third Rock Ventures, Cormorant Asset Management, Invus, Prospect Venture Partners”
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.
We are looking for a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to drive the development of our software ecosystem comprising of Cloud services and client applications to support our life-saving wearable medical devices. These Cloud services include a data platform containing data from our wearable medical devices that provide critical insight into product usage, patient experience, potential improvements, and new products. The ideal candidate thrives in a commercial start-up environment that is scaling rapidly, can help drive strategic planning of software-related business needs, and can execute software design, development, and testing.
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This position is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco, CA office.
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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.