Staff Software Engineer

Department: Precision

Location: Santa Clara, California

Compensation: $190,000 - $210,000 / year

Description

Precision Neuroscience is pioneering a brain implant, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI), to restore communication and independence for people with neurological conditions. Our cutting-edge technology is designed to empower people with paralysis to control digital devices—such as computers and smartphones—with their thoughts alone, opening new possibilities for daily life.

Precision's multidisciplinary team brings together leading experts in diverse fields such as neurosurgery, artificial intelligence, machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, and more. We are committed to turning breakthrough scientific advancements into real-world solutions for people affected by conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and ALS.

As a Precision employee, you will be joining one of the fastest moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of BCI. Since our founding in 2021, Precision has secured over $155 million in funding, developed and validated our technology, and initiated human trials in collaboration with some of the nation's top hospitals.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our mission of advancing brain-computer interface technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing the software systems that enable our revolutionary BCI platform to transform patients' lives. You'll work on complex technical challenges at the intersection of neuroscience and computing, from real-time neural signal processing to intuitive user interfaces that help patients regain their independence.

This position is on-site at least 3 days a week at our Santa Clara, Chicago, Indianapolis or New York offices. We are unable to consider remote workers or people not currently based in the United States, and who do not have working rights.

Key Responsibilities

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  Software Architecture and Development: Design, implement, and verify cross-platform, scalable applications that are safe, effective, and secure. Create robust architectures that can handle real-time neural data processing while meeting strict safety and regulatory requirements. Deliver solutions that balance technical excellence with pragmatic timelines and budgets.


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  Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate in agile settings with diverse teams including Product, Firmware, and Machine Learning. Drive technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and help establish engineering best practices. Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


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  Quality and Documentation: Lead technical design reviews and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high quality standards. Create comprehensive technical documentation including architecture specifications, API documentation, and user guides. Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks.


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  Project Management and Communication: Report regularly to the broader team on project progress, identifying risks early and proposing mitigation strategies. Drive technical decision-making while clearly communicating trade-offs and recommendations. Contribute to regulatory documentation and submissions.


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  Innovation and Research: Thrive in an environment where you'll be breaking new ground in BCI development. Create novel solutions that span multiple disciplines, from real-time neural signal processing to advanced machine learning implementations. Stay at the forefront of rapidly evolving fields including computational neuroscience, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and ML.


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  Team Collaboration: Participate in regular in-person team meetings and potentially travel to clinical sites to better understand user needs and system performance. Build strong relationships with team members across all disciplines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 6 years' experience in software engineering roles, with emphasis on complex system development


• Strong programming expertise in C and Python, with demonstrated ability to write efficient, maintainable code


• Experience with near real-time software systems and performance optimization


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired (one or more):

• Mobile development experience, particularly in medical or healthcare applications


• Digital signal processing expertise, especially related to biological signals


• Low-level software development experience (drivers, HID interfaces, embedded systems)


• Experience with regulated medical software development (IEC 62304, FDA requirements)


• Strong background in multithreaded programming and concurrent systems


• Strong background working with machine learning teams


• Strong background working with hardware teams

Nice-to-have:

• Frontend development experience with QML and Qt


• Distributed computing knowledge with ROS/2


• Web services and API design expertise


• Database design and development skills


• Experience with FDA documentation requirements


• Background or interest in neuroscience or brain-computer interfaces


• Experience with continuous integration/deployment pipelines

Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are
committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone.
As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law