Senior Embedded System Engineer

About the Company

Adaptyx Biosciences is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the firmware/software (FW/SW) development of our wearable continuous molecular monitoring device as we prototype towards our first product. This role focuses on designing, prototyping, and optimizing embedded systems for low-power, wearable biosensors that integrate seamlessly with our proprietary molecular sensing platform. As a key team member, you will collaborate with cross-disciplinary scientists and engineers to create high-performance embedded solutions, ensuring robust integration of hardware, firmware, and software.

Responsibilitie

Lead the design, development, and prototyping of FW/SW systems for our wearable biosensor platform

Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate molecular sensing components into a compact, low-power wearable platform

Develop firmware for microcontrollers and low-power SoCs to support sensor operation and data acquisition

Develop software applications for interfacing with the biosensor system

Conduct hardware testing, debugging, and performance tuning to optimize system reliability and accuracy

Implement wireless communication interfaces (e.g., Bluetooth, BLE, or similar) to transmit real-time data to companion devices

Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including schematics, design specifications, and test procedures

Stay current with emerging trends in wearable technology and embedded systems to guide future development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of experience developing FW/HW for low-power, compact devices.

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded firmware development.

Strong understanding of hardware-software integration and experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., Nordic, ARM Cortex, STM32).

Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and Bluetooth/BLE

Proficiency in software development for data analysis and visualization.

Experience with Python for data analysis and hardware validation.

Proficiency in bringing up, debugging and testing embedded hardware using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power meters.

Hands-on experience with PCB design, layout, and prototyping tools.

Familiarity with low-power circuit design and optimization techniques.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Self-starter with the ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills and desire to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects within a dynamic biotech startup environment.

Experience developing hardware for wearable or biosensors devices.

You must be willing to drive to Melo Park, CA to the office daily.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of analog front-end design for sensor integration.

Experience developing hardware and firmware for medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and DFM practices.

Familiarity with Design Control processes, including requirements management, risk analysis (e.g., FMEA), and verification/validation testing.

Knowledge of IEC 60601 standards for electrical safety and performance of medical Devices.