Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Embedded Software Engineer to join the team responsible for bringing up next generation BCIs/wearables. The primary responsibility for this role involves developing and optimizing system-level software that runs efficiently on embedded Linux environments. Our ideal candidate is passionate about creating robust, high-performance code that operates on wearable processors (e.g. Qualcomm SoCs), ensuring both efficiency and reliability.
Role responsibilities:
- Develop, test, verify and maintain high quality system-level software for embedded Linux systems
- Optimize code to ensure it runs effectively on lower-power hardware
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to design and implement software solutions
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in the software and the embedded system
- Documentation of projects (architecture, technical specifications, user guides, etc.)
- Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans
Key qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in developing software for embedded Linux environments
- Expert in C and/or C++ programming
- Understanding of low-level programming concepts and system optimization techniques
- Familiar with SoC level software development
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Comfortable with debugging hardware issues
- Experience writing and understanding technical specifications
Preferred qualifications:
- Familiarity with linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
- Experience with firmware, uboot, UEFI, ACPI, or bootloaders
- Familiarity with Qualcomm or NXP I.MX systems
- Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
Salary/Pay Range:
For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 – $200,000 + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.
Benefits:
At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.
We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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What We Do
Science is an early stage company developing technologies for a range of serious unmet medical needs. We are unafraid to take difficult technical risks, secure in the knowledge that with a clear understanding of what we are doing and with support from powerful modern tools, more progress is possible than might be immediately obvious.
