Staff Embedded Linux Engineer

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography ("EEG") platform designed to address unmet needs in the acute care setting and is used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities, and major IDNs across the country. Our team is driven by a commitment to transforming critical care through rapid seizure detection technology.Position DescriptionCeribell is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer / Senior Embedded Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and has experience in the development of embedded or IoT products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in developing the next generation of Ceribell’s life-saving technologies. Our firmware development stack is based on a STMicroelectronics STM32 ARM Cortex microcontroller and uses FreeRTOS, the IAR Embedded Workbench, and the TouchGFX framework. You will work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional R&D team, and you will also take individual ownership for development, testing, and documentation of your projects.Ceribell is also seeking a Staff Embedded Linux Software Engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and has experience in the development of embedded Linux-based products. The successful candidate will join the R&D team and will play a key role in the development of the next generation of Ceribell’s life-saving technologies. You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional R&D team and take individual ownership for development, testing, and documentation of your projects.What you’ll achieveDevelop, test, and maintain software features for Ceribell’s EEG systems.Work with cross-compilation toolchains, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar), bootloaders, and CI/CD pipelines.Develop, integrate, and debug device drivers for various peripherals (I²C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe, etc.).Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the software/hardware boundary.Understand user needs and translate them to the development of new and improved features.Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and risk management activities.Provide input on firmware and hardware architecture for new and existing products.What you’ll need to be successfulBachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, biomedical engineering or related field. Graduate degree preferred.10+ years of experience in embedded software development of a commercial product. Medical device experience preferred.3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux software development, interfacing with peripherals, and configuring device drivers and associated toolchains, e.g., Ubuntu, Torizon, Yocto, Buildroot.Experience with bootloaders (U-Boot, security-boot), and system startup.Experience with GUI-based application development (e.g., Qt) preferred.Experience using Git for version control.Proficient in C/C++.Direct experience with development of WiFi-connected/IoT devices preferred.Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers the following:Annual Bonus + Equity Opportunity100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) with a generous company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discountMonthly cell phone stipendFlexible paid time off11 Paid Holidays + 5 Company Wellness DaysExcellent parental leave policyFantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunitiesJoining a mission-minded organizationCompensation Range$175,000 - $200,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-26