Embedded Firmware Engineer - Medical Device/Wearables (San Diego)

Jobot
San Diego, CA
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Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a venture-backed hardware startup focused on developing advanced, sensor-enabled wearable devices designed to fit the unique contours of the human ear. The company focuses on embedding life-saving and performance-enhancing technology into custom-molded in-ear systems, using proprietary 3D scanning tools and large-scale biometric data collection.

Why join us?
  • Competitive Pay DOE
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package; 100% covered M/D/V
  • 401k with a company match
  • Bonus
  • Unlimited PTO
  • More!

Job Details

As a Sr. Embedded/Firmware Engineer on our team, you will lead the design and development of ultra-low-power wearable and medical devices using STM32U5 microcontrollers and Qualcomm Bluetooth SoCs. This role focuses on bare-metal and RTOS firmware development, advanced sensor integration (PPG, EEG, acoustic, inertial), and seamless hardware/software collaboration. The engineer will prototype, test, and optimize systems to meet strict performance, accuracy, and reliability standards.

MUST HAVE:
  • BS in a related field
  • 5+ years of embedded/firmware engineering experience
  • Experience with sensor systems development, ideally for wearables, medical devices, or IoT devices
  • C/C++
  • Bare Metal / RTOS firmware development
  • Experience with ultra-low power design, sensor data acquisition, and signal processing.
  • STM32U5 microcontrollers and Qualcomm QCC5181 or similar Bluetooth SoCs
NICE TO HAVE:
  • ThreadX
  • Bluetooth LE audio experience (LC3, Auracast, etc)
  • Familiarity with acoustic sensing
  • Experience with medical-grade or consumer wearables

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Posted 2026-03-12

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