About Us:
Active Protective Technologies is a medical device startup committed to revolutionizing fall injury prevention and improving the lives of older adults. Our flagship product, the Tango Belt, integrates cutting-edge technology into a wearable device to mitigate fall-induced major hip injuries, a leading cause of disability and fatal injury in older adults. The Tango Belt was designated a Breakthrough Device by the FDA to recognize its potential to significantly improve the standard of care for this debilitating condition.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join our innovative medical device startup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems and be ready to tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and product managers, to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and debug software and hardware issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct performance testing and optimization of embedded software systems.
• Contribute to software architecture and design discussions to improve product functionality and performance.
• Document software design, implementation, and testing processes thoroughly.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in developing embedded RTOS software systems.
• Proficient in C programming on Linux and ARM architecture-based systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with STM microcontroller systems.
• Knowledge of hardware and board design principles.
• Familiarity with FPGA development.
• Experience with low-level driver development, including I2C and SPI protocols.
• Background in Wi-Fi and IoT development, as well as interfacing with backend systems.
• Familiarity with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).
• Prior experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
