Sr Software Engineer, Embedded Test Automation
Imperative Care
Summary
The Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Test Automation designs and develops automation used to test, integrate, and manufacture the embedded systems within our medical robotic platform. This hands-on role will build hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure, automated firmware tests, and reliable manufacturing tools.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop test systems and automated fixtures for embedded firmware and hardware.
- Build reusable Python automation for component, integration, regression, and fault-injection testing.
- Create and maintain manufacturing tools for device programming, provisioning, configuration, calibration, and diagnostics.
- Integrate embedded tests and hardware test stations into CI/CD workflows.
- Collaborate with embedded software, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop tools to automate tasks and collect data.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Strong Python software-development skills and experience creating maintainable automation frameworks, test tools, or manufacturing utilities.
- Experience automating hardware/software or electromechanical systems using test fixtures, laboratory equipment, or hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Experience with Linux, Git, automated test frameworks such as pytest, and CI/CD systems; experience with containers and build automation is a plus.
- Experience with C or C++, embedded systems, and communication interfaces such as CAN, UART, or Ethernet is preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or another regulated or safety-critical environment is also a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong Python software-development skills
- Experience creating maintainable automation frameworks, test tools, or manufacturing utilities
- Experience automating hardware/software or electromechanical systems using test fixtures, laboratory equipment, or hardware-in-the-loop environments
- Experience with Linux, Git, automated test frameworks such as pytest, and CI/CD systems
- Experience with containers and build automation is a plus
- Experience with C or C++, embedded systems, and communication interfaces such as CAN, UART, or Ethernet is preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or another regulated or safety-critical environment is a plus
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Competitive Salaries
- 401(k) Plan
- Health Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Parental Leave Program
Company overview
Imperative Care is a Silicon Valley-based commercial-stage medical technology company specializing in innovative solutions for devastating vascular diseases, particularly stroke and pulmonary embolism. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Campbell, California, the company focuses on developing connected medical devices that address critical gaps in vascular care. Their flagship products include the Zoom Stroke System for ischemic stroke treatment and the Symphony Thrombectomy System for pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis. The company operates through four synergistic businesses targeting specific vascular disease areas, with a comprehensive approach that spans from acute intervention to post-acute recovery. Imperative Care has demonstrated significant clinical success, with FDA clearances for multiple breakthrough technologies and over 10,000 patients treated with their stroke solutions. The company has raised substantial funding, including a $150 million Series E round in 2024, and maintains a strong focus on engineering solutions that elevate patient outcomes through safer, more effective clot removal technologies.