Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineering Contractor to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions for their therapeutic approaches to brain health, including Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. The role involves contributing to the development of innovative software products that drive the company's business forward and help millions of patients and caregivers.
Requirements
- Proven experience in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), software testing, and debugging tools.
- Embedded Software Development experience is a plus
- Real Time Operating System experience is a plus.
- Software Development Life Cycle experience is a plus
- Medical Device Experience is a plus
- FDA Cybersecurity compliance experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design, code, test, and debug embedded firmware using programming languages and frameworks such as C, C++, and STM32 development framework, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to the overall product vision.
- Contribute to all phases of the software development process, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Review code written by team members, provide constructive feedback, and conduct thorough testing to identify and fix bugs, ensuring software quality and reliability.
- Continuously learn and stay current with the latest tools, technologies, and programming languages relevant to embedded firmware development, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our software products.
- Investigate, debugging and address embedded firmware defects, performance bottlenecks, and other technical issues, collaborating with the team to find effective solutions.
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative and iterative approach to software development.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex problems, propose creative solutions, and implement them effectively.
- Solid understanding of software development principles, practices, and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
