Senior Firmware Manager | Element Science, Inc. · Teeming.ai
Element Science, Inc.
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.…
Regulatory status: CE mark (2024) and FDA approval reported (2025); limited U.S. commercial launch
Total funding: USD 183,100,000 (reported)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Prevention of sudden cardiac arrest and reduction of heart‑disease related hospitalizations for high‑risk patients.
Founded
2011
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Tech Stack
Amazon
Amazon S3
Apple Mobile Web App Capable
Apple Mobile Web App Status Bar Style
BootstrapCDN
CloudFront
DNSSEC
HSTS
IPv6
Funding Track Record
Series A- 2014-03
12500000
Series B- 2016-08
25000000
Series C- 2020-03-03
146000000
Investors reported to include GV, Cormorant Asset Management, Invus, Prospect Venture Partners, Third Rock Ventures
Investor Signal
“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”
Founders
What we do
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Senior Firmware Manager
On-SiteSan Francisco Bay Area, US
On-Site • San Francisco Bay Area, US
Who you are - B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent - 8-10 years minimum of relevant industry experience with 2-3 years minimum in management role. Medical device industry experience preferred - Experience with architecture, design and implementation of embedded software following best practices on reliability, security, and performance - Extensive hands-on experience with development of embedded software for microcontrollers and Bluetooth chipsets using C language and IAR Embedded Workbench. Experience with STM32 and Nordic is highly desired - Extensive knowledge of SPI, I2C, UART and other communication protocols - Experience with JIRA and Git based repositories is highly desired - Experience with leading embedded software projects within a cross-functional team environment. Formal project management experience preferred - Preferred experience with developing or interfacing with machine learning algorithms - Preferred experience with communication with iOS and Android mobile applications via Bluetooth - Excellent written and verbal communication skills ### What the job involves - 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 - 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 ### Benefits - Stock Options - 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Company-paid Basic Life Insurance - 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth) - Paid Holidays - FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) - HSA (Health Savings Account) - Employee Assistance Program through PEO
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