Senior / Staff / Principal Embedded Software EngineerNia Therapeutics • United States
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Senior / Staff / Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Nia Therapeutics
- United States
- United States
About
We are a team of scientists and engineers developing advanced implantable brain stimulation devices to reverse memory loss from brain injury and degenerative disease. Our core technology, developed at the University of Pennsylvania and funded by DARPA, is built on a foundation of human clinical studies that demonstrate its efficacy. This is a rare opportunity to help develop a product that will not only improve patient lives but also redefine what's possible in neural engineering.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Develop embedded firmware in
C
to support
BLE communication
between an implantable device and mobile apps
Design and implement custom
GATT services and characteristics
to enable secure, low-latency data exchange
Support real-time signal processing, sensor interfaces, and closed-loop control logic
Contribute to the design of
system-level communication protocols
across implant, wearable, and cloud platforms
Help build automated test systems for wireless and embedded functionality
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science plus 5+ / 8+ / 11+ years experience OR an advanced degree plus 3+ / 6+ / 9+ years of experience
Strong programming skills in
C
for embedded systems
Hands‑on experience developing and debugging
BLE firmware , including custom profiles and characteristics
Understanding of
BLE stack behavior
(advertising, connection parameters, bonding, encryption)
Comfortable working with microcontroller toolchains, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Ability to read datasheets and electrical schematics and develop device drivers
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience with ST or Nordic microcontrollers
RTOS based firmware development (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
Hands‑on experience developing and debugging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication protocols, including creating custom GATT services and characteristics
Experience integrating mobile applications with embedded firmware, ensuring robust and reliable data exchange
Experience developing active implantable medical devices, medical device quality systems, standards (e.g. ISO-14708) and risk management activities (e.g. FMEA)
Proficiency in cross‑platform (Android, iOS) mobile application development
Broad circuit design experience including analog, digital, power supply and comms functions
Setting up and maintaining testing environments for hardware and software systems
OUR CULTURE This position is 5 days per week in person based in Boston, MA. We’re a small team tackling big challenges. We move quickly, think rigorously, and care deeply about the impact of our work. If you’re excited by the idea of helping build a product that integrates
neuroscience, embedded systems, and mobile UX , and you’re eager to grow in a fast‑paced startup, we’d love to meet you.
BENEFITS Nia Therapeutics provides comprehensive health benefits to support our employees’ well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer stock options, giving team members a direct stake in the company’s success and long‑term mission.
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Languages
- English
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