Technical Lead, Embedded Firmware

7 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Pulse Medica Full time

**Lead Engineer, Embedded Firmware**

PulseMedica, an Edmonton-based start-up, is seeking a highly skilled engineer to lead the electronics team at PulseMedica and be responsible for the development of embedded Firmware to join our dynamic team, and play a pivotal role in leading the development of our innovative ophthalmic medical device.

**About Us**

PulseMedica, Great Place to Work certified, is a fast growing ophthalmic medical device company that is determined to reduce ophthalmic disease and disability by offering novel treatment options. Our platform combines machine-learning, real-time three dimensional eye imaging and high precision laser surgery platform. Our goal is to revolutionize ophthalmic treatments by providing people with exceptional outcomes and, ultimately, changing the world by preventing blindness and disability resulting from eye diseases.

**The Opportunity**

If you're seeking a career-defining opportunity, look no further. Join us as the Engineering Lead and Embedded Firmware Developer and unlock your potential to reshape the ophthalmic device industry. In this role, you won't just manage a team; you'll inspire them to push boundaries and pioneer groundbreaking solutions. You'll architect the future by seamlessly integrating firmware, FPGA, software, and electronics, guiding us toward uncharted technological horizons. As the communication keystone, you'll collaborate across teams, harmonizing diverse expertise into a unified vision. With your adept project leadership, utilizing tools like JIRA, you'll orchestrate seamless project execution from concept to success. At PulseMedica, we're not offering just a job; we're inviting you to lead, innovate, and redefine what's possible in electronics firmware and FPGA.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the entire development lifecycle.
- Oversee the architecture and development of firmware, high speed electronics and FPGA solutions for our ophthalmic medical device, ensuring it meets performance, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, electronics, and hardware teams, to define system architectures that integrate firmware and FPGA components.
- Provide architectural guidance for both firmware and FPGA components, making informed decisions that drive product performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with external software teams to facilitate integration of firmware and FPGA elements within the larger system architecture.
- Utilize project management tools, such as JIRA, to track progress, identify potential roadblocks, and ensure efficient project execution.
- Take ownership of project timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment, working proactively to keep projects on track.
- Developing and deploying firmware on FPGA based platforms and microcontrollers for sophisticated ophthalmic medical devices and systems by generating ideas, architecting, and building solutions that strike a balance between complexity, cost, and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements and specifications for our ophthalmic medical device.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of current or past hands-on experience in firmware development, with a strong track record of leading and overseeing firmware architecture.

**Qualifi**cations**:

- Proficiency in embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++) and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Extensive understanding of FPGA technologies and the ability to define FPGA architectures.
- Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like JIRA.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Prior experience in a leadership or management role, with a passion for mentoring and developing team members.
- Problem-solving aptitude and the ability to make informed decisions that balance technical and business considerations.
- Possess a deep understanding of firmware development, including embedded processors, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and communication protocols.
- Have a strong grasp of FPGA technologies and be capable of defining FPGA architectures that align with the overall system design.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Previous involvement in the medical device industry

**Duration**: Full time Permanent (40 hours per week)

**Salary**: Commensurate to experience and qualifications

**Location**: Edmonton

**What you can expect from PulseMedica**:

- Competitive compensation, group benefits and the option to participate in our employee stock option plan
- Free on-site gym (Jackson’s Gym)
- A role that contributes to helping change people’s lives by enhancing their vision
- A unique opportunity to build,



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