Software Engineer

Job Description
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. For more info on our mission and product, please visit .

Position Overview:

We are seeking a software engineer to join our innovative medical device startup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firmware/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 2 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.