Embedded Software Engineer Intern, Implant Embedded Systems

Team Description

The Brain Interfaces Embedded Systems Team, a division of the Brain Interfaces Hardware Department, owns the development of high-performance, safety-critical embedded systems for the next-generation of brain-computer interfaces. As a key member of our team, you will gain hands-on training, work alongside accomplished mentors, and contribute to real-world projects.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• We are looking for experienced, hands-on engineers who are interested in exploring what's possible in highly powered and latency-constrained environments.
• Firmware is the kernel of operation for the implant and you have the chance to determine and implement features that have a massive impact on the product's capabilities.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with chip designers, electrical engineers, algorithms engineers, and software engineers on a small, agile team.
• The job responsibilities will include:

• Building on your ability to work cross functionally, working with engineers who deliver safety-critical systems while considering power, radio, and thermal requirements
• Gaining an understanding of delivering products and/or core features from planning and design to execution and testing
• Growing your fundamental understanding of hardware while contributing to bare-metal firmware in C
• Contributing to codebase organization, prioritizing modular formats that allow for elegant hardware bifurcation in the field
• Developing the ability to contribute to system improvements that decrease latency and increase battery life, reliability, and safety

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with embedded systems
• Proficient in C/C++, and Python
• Knowledge of MCU architectures, peripherals, and development environments
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics and datasheets
• Deep knowledge of the embedded toolchains and workflow
• Strong EE & DSP fundamentals
• HW/SW debugging skills with lab equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded stacks for ARM cores
• Experience with safety-critical systems
• Experience with FPGA development and testing
• Experience with RF, BLE, and TCP/IP stacks from a practical embedded perspective
• Prior work or experience with applied cryptography and embedded systems security

Pay and benefits

Expected Compensation: The anticipated hourly rate for this position is listed below.

California Hourly Flat Rate: $35/Hr USD

What We Offer

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded