Hinge Health
Firmware Engineer II
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · San Francisco-HQ
Employer listed it 5 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 5 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
$126,400 to $189,600
Location
Hybrid · San Francisco-HQ
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
Published by the employer
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around San Francisco-HQ, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "San Francisco-HQ, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
About the role
Hinge Health is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and developing our next-generation hardware products.
As a junior-to-mid-level engineer, you will work on diverse projects, driving firmware / embedded software for highly integrated medical devices. You will work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to bring products from concept through production.
The ideal candidate is excited about solving real problems with hardware – your work will have a direct impact on reducing pain and improving the lives of our millions of members. In joining our HW group within the broader R&D organization, you will be part of a highly capable, motivated, small team where your contributions and ideas truly matter.
What you’ll accomplish
Develop firmware for highly integrated embedded devices that are loved by our members and make a real positive impact
Work at all stages of the product development process, from exploration and prototyping to detailed design, testing, and ramping to mass production
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and senior firmware engineers on system architecture and integration
Ensure design quality and meeting medical device regulatory requirements with clear documentation and robust testing
Support DevOps for embedded software, including automation of building and testing code
Keep abreast of the latest developments in AI and leverage the tools in a way that makes sense for firmware
Basic qualifications
2+ years of professional experience in Firmware or Embedded Software, writing code for consumer electronics, medical devices, or other highly integrated embedded hardware
Strong expertise with C in a firmware / embedded systems context
Proficient with low-level drivers (ADC, PWM, etc.) and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
Proficient in Python for creating tools for firmware testing and task automation
Experience developing in a team environment using version control (Git) and with embedded development tools and workflows (setting up build systems, J-Link, debugging)
Familiarity with Electrical Engineering design – You can read datasheets and schematics, or deep dive with an EE to do a pin/peripheral allocation for an MCU
Competency with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies
Preferred qualifications
Experience working in medical device development or, alternatively, within another highly regulated industry (aerospace, automotive, etc.)
Experience developing firmware with the help of AI, both as a copilot and in agentic mode
Experience developing with an RTOS, especially Zephyr
Experience with Nordic nRF5x SoCs and the Nordic Connect SDK
Requirements
- ·2+ years of professional experience in Firmware or Embedded Software, writing code for consumer electronics, medical devices, or other highly integrated embedded hardware
- ·Strong expertise with C in a firmware / embedded systems context
- ·Proficient with low-level drivers (ADC, PWM, etc.) and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
- ·Proficient in Python for creating tools for firmware testing and task automation
- ·Experience developing in a team environment using version control (Git) and with embedded development tools and workflows (setting up build systems, J-Link, debugging)
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Hinge Health, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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