Senior Embedded System Engineer

Who We Are:

Adaptyx Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company on a mission to reinvent healthcare by developing the world’s first truly generalizable biosensor platform. We believe the rapid and accurate quantification of a broad array of biomarkers will unlock new insights and revolutionize health and wellness.

Our founding team comprises Stanford professors, successful serial entrepreneurs (10+ companies combined), and individuals with experience at top-tier VC firms. We are looking for passionate, talented, and hardworking individuals to join our innovative team and help realize our vision.

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

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 and Python for data analysis and hardware validation.

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

Experience developing systems for wearable or biosensing devices.

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

Proficiency in software development for data analysis and visualization (e.g. scripts, databases, PC applications, web applications, etc.).

Proficiency in bringing up, debugging and testing embedded hardware using tools like oscilloscopes, etc.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Familiarity with low-power circuit design and optimization techniques.

Knowledge of analog front-end design for sensor integration.

Experience developing hardware and/or FW/SW for medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, IEC 62304) and DFM practices.

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