Firmware Engineer

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Experience with Bluetooth LE
• Experience with bootloaders, firmware update, and managing memory maps
• Familiarity with DevOps for embedded – CI pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and automated testing with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups

We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development.
• Grow with us: Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.

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At Hinge Health, we’re using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare, starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. Our AI-powered, human-centered care model spans MSK, pelvic health, gastrointestinal (GI) and migraine care. With over 60 partnerships with health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 25 million people across more than 2,900 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at hingehealth.com http://hingehealth.com.