Firmware Engineer II

Career-defining. Life-changing. At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career About This Role: We are looking for an efficient, flexible and self-motivated firmware engineer who is interested in medical devices. You will be joining a company making devices that help over 2 million patients each year. As a member of the firmware team, you will be involved in all areas of medical firmware development including prototyping of new concepts, development of features, unit testing, issue investigations, code maintenance, peer code review, documentation with your coworkers. Developing firmware for medical devices means working within a highly regulated environment—but those standards are what empower us to build safe, reliable, and life-changing products. We see every regulatory requirement not as a limitation, but as an opportunity to raise the bar for quality and deliver designs that truly make a difference in patients’ lives. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 50% in-office presence in our San Francisco office. What We Need To See Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field required Proficient in C At least 3 years of work experience, ideally in a regulated environment required (FDA preferred) Experience interacting with software debugging in an embedded environment Experience controlling microprocessor hardware such as digital I/O, timers, ADCs, UARTs, low power modes, etc. Comfortable using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc. Comfortable reading hardware datasheets Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Familiarity with version control systems (git), and release methodologies Disciplined and detail-oriented; experience delivering robust, readable code Open and helpful attitude when co-workers could benefit from assistance Ways To Stand Out Familiarity with BLE chipsets from vendors such as Nordic Semiconductor and Texas Instruments Familiarity with a real-time event framework such as QP Framework. Familiarity with AT-commands of cellular LTE modules Familiarity with low-power microcontroller design Familiarity with MISRA or other coding standards Location: San Francisco Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. Estimated Pay Range $107,000.00 - $161,000.00 As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws. iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com About iRhythm Technologies iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all. Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game. There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY. For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121 At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. Together, we are reimagining the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed. We need curious problem solvers like you. With opportunities remotely, at our office, in manufacturing, and in locations across the globe, this is your chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career. Driven By Purpose - Cardiac health touches the lives of people all around us. Providing life-changing healthcare solutions that impact patients around the world drives us to bring our best every single day. Growth Means Opportunity - We are growing rapidly. And with that growth comes a wealth of opportunities to learn and advance at iRhythm. The potential to deepen your impact, seek new opportunities, and advance your career is yours to pursue. Build the Future - We are a boundary-pushing organization that values innovative thinking and impacts healthcare at a global level. The expectation is to think big and build the future you see for iRhythm, our patients, and yourself. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

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