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Electrical & Computer Engineer (Temporary/Contract)

Ceribell, Inc
Location
Sunnyvale
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Research & Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on embedded development experience
  • Strong embedded Linux experience on ARM SoCs, including device tree, kernel/driver configuration, and userspace/kernel debugging
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded targets; comfortable reading and adapting existing driver code
  • Hands-on experience bringing up and integrating peripherals over I2C, MIPI-CSI/camera, GPIO/PWM, and audio (I2S/ALSA)
  • Demonstrated ability to port prototype code (e.g., Raspberry Pi / Arduino) onto a production-target host and MCU
Nice to have
  • Camera/imaging experience: V4L2, libcamera, ISP tuning, or MIPI-CSI-2 integration
  • Experience with sensor fusion or closed-loop control (e.g., light-adaptive LED control)
  • Audio pipeline experience on embedded Linux (ALSA / device tree audio) or on MCUs
  • Experience authoring and executing verification test procedures in a regulated environment
  • Familiarity with schematic tools (Altium preferred) sufficient to read and redline
What the job really is

In this role, you will be responsible for the late-stage development and integration of electrical and computer systems for medical devices at Ceribell. Your tasks will include migrating prototypes from development platforms to target hardware, debugging hardware/firmware issues, and ensuring the functionality and reliability of the systems through rigorous testing. This hands-on position requires collaboration with other engineers and contractors, as well as clear communication of technical challenges and progress.

Benefits
  • Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
  • Equity opportunities
  • 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
  • 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
  • 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with a generous company match
Things to weigh
  • This is a temporary 6-month contract role, which may affect job stability.
  • The role requires on-site availability for lab and bench work, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The job involves working with prototypes, which can be ambiguous and may require independent problem-solving.
  • Compensation is based on skills, education, work location, and experience, which may lead to variability in offers.
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