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Perosphere Technologies. About Perosphere Technologies Perosphere Technologies is changing the way decisions are made for patients at risk for bleeding. A private medical technologies company, Perosphere is focused on development and commercialization of the novel PoC (point-of-care) Coagulometer, which informs diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through precision data, made immediately accessible to all. It is the only point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tool that effectively and swiftly tests clotting times across drug classes, including Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs). The fast diagnosis and related appropriate treatment decisions the PoC Coagulometer enables will help establish a new standard of care in hospital emergency departments for patients at risk for bleeding and has the potential to improve efficiency, provide significant cost savings, and better patient outcomes.
Perosphere Technologies is funded by Advantage Capital Partners, Ambit Health Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Ogden, and others, and has been awarded multiple federal grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Software Engineer Intern: Perosphere Technologies is seeking a motivated and capable Software Engineer Intern to support the maintenance and ongoing development of software for its point-of-care coagulometer system. This internship offers hands-on experience with a cutting-edge medical diagnostic device that integrates hardware, software, and real-time system design.
The Coagulometer is a rechargeable, battery-operated device that features a color touchscreen for user interaction, USB port, barcode scanner, accelerometer, heating circuits, optical analysis components, and support for external printers. Software development is primarily done in ANSI C with Qt5 for the GUI.
Responsibilities:- Contribute to the development and engineering of impactful software features that directly enhance customer experience, improve usability, and expand the capabilities of the ClotChek platform.
- Take ownership of meaningful projects-from integrating external printer functionality to enabling seamless communication between hardware components-that support real-world clinical workflows and product innovation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and assay development teams to design, test, and deliver new features that bring measurable value to end users and elevate the performance of the ClotChek system in healthcare environments.
- Contribute to software documentation efforts, including test plans, development reports, and user manuals.
- Gain exposure to medical device software development process, including risk assessment and quality system compliance.
- Support internal testing, production tools, and software update processes for the coagulometer system.
Qualifications:- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in C programming.
- Familiarity with Linux-based systems; knowledge of real-times systems or PREEMPT-RT is a plus.
- Exposure to Qt or other GUI frameworks is a plus.
- Enthusiasm for medical device development and hands-on hardware/software integration.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and learn quickly.
Location:- Full-time, in-person internship based at Perosphere Technologies' headquarters: 108 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811
Why Work at Perosphere Technologies?- 1 out of 3 DOAC Patient Admissions are incorrectly diagnosed and treated
- Perosphere's Coagulometer (ClotChek) is the only PoC device that can test coagulation in patients on DOACs
- $1 billion market opportunity across Emergency Department, DOAC Outpatient, and Heparin Inpatient segments
- $1 billion in cost reduction to hospitals and payers in the US, with improved standard of care
- Coagulometer readers and cuvettes manufactured under cGMP, ready for commercial production with launch in Europe in 2024 and U.S. to follow
- Company has doubled its employees in the last 15 months, with more planned hiring in 2024 and 2025
Perosphere Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.