Firmware Engineer II - Redwood City, United States - Nevro

Description

Firmware Engineer II

US-CA-Redwood City

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Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research & Development
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Overview

The Firmware Engineer is a general software engineer with a specialty in embedded (firmware) development. The are expected to participate in research and product development activities ranging from product concept through transfer to manufacturing. This position will apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices for software development of implantable medical devices and accessories.

Role Requirements

• Develops embedded and PC-based software, which interact with devices such as an implantable stimulator.
• Development activities include requirements definition, design, implementation, and verification / validation.
• Debugging and analyzing device issues and field returns.
• Develops software in a regulated environment in accordance with internal operating procedures and external standards and regulations.
• Conducts cross-functional reviews of the software at appropriate times in the development cycle.
• With direction, determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
• Applies technical principles, theories, and concepts, in addition to developing new principles and concepts towards the solution of complex technical problems and provides solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
• Proactively identifies areas of developmental risk and communicates these to the team accordingly.
• Works in accordance with quality system procedures and actively enforces its objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of software design for embedded systems is required.
• Knowledge of C and an understanding of embedded firmware are also required.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, bus analyzers and logic analyzers is desirable.
• Knowledge of Assembly, C++, C#, and other relevant languages is desirable.
• It is preferred that this candidate has experience in implantable medical device development.
• Functional familiarity with the FDA Submission process, ISO Requirements and QSR requirements is also preferred.
• Familiarity with test-driven development is a plus.
• Exposure to, or familiarity with, iOS (swift), and C/C++ firmware is a plus2.

Nevro offers equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital or family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental condition, disability, age or other characteristics protected by laws.

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