Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Ceribell, Inc

Sunnyvale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Embedded Software Development, Embedded Linux, Device Drivers, C/C++ Programming, Bootloaders, GUI Development, Cross-Compilation Toolchains, CI/CD Pipelines, Troubleshooting, Biomedical Applications, IoT Devices, Version Control, Analytical Skills, Detail-Oriented, Collaborative

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

About Ceribell Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN’s across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement! Position Description Ceribell is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer / Senior Embedded Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and who has experience in the development of embedded or IoT products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life saving technologies. Our firmware development stack is based around a STMicroelectronics STM32 ARM Cortex microcontroller and we use FreeRTOS, the IAR Embedded Workbench, and the TouchGFX framework. You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional R&D team, but you must also be able to take individual ownership for development, testing, and documentation of your projects. Ceribell is looking for a Staff Embedded Linux Software Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and who has experience in the development of embedded Linux-based products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life saving technologies. You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional R&D team, but you must also be able to take individual ownership for development, testing, and documentation of your projects. What you'll achieve Develop, test, and maintain software features for Ceribell’s EEG systems. Work with cross-compilation toolchains, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar), bootloaders, and CI/CD pipelines. Develop, integrate, and debug device drivers for various peripherals (I²C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe, etc.). Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the software/hardware boundary. Understand user needs and translate them to the development of new and improved features. Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and risk management activities. Provide input on firmware and hardware architecture for new and existing products. What you’ll need to be successful Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field. Graduate degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in embedded software development of a commercial product. Medical device experience preferred. 3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux software development, interfacing with peripherals, and configuring device drivers and associated toolchains, e.g. Ubuntu, Torizon, Yocto, Buildroot. Experience with bootloaders (U-Boot, security-boot), and system startup. Experience with GUI-based application development in e.g. Qt preferred. Experience using Git for version control. Proficient in C/C++. Direct experience with development of WiFi connected/IoT devices preferred. Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and collaborative. In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers the following: Annual Bonus + Equity Opportunity 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection) 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount Monthly cell phone stipend Flexible paid time off 11 Paid Holidays + 5 Company Wellness Days Excellent parental leave policy Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities Joining a mission-minded organization! Compensation Range $175,000—$200,000 USD

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain software features for Ceribell’s EEG systems. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the software/hardware boundary.