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 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. - 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. - 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. Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to: - Stock Options - 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Company-paid Basic Life Insurance - 401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth) - Competitive Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) - HSA (Health Savings Account) - Employee Assistance Program through PEO The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range. - Pay range: $185,000 - $195,000 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.
