About Synchron
Synchron is a clinical-stage endovascular brain computer interface (BCI) company. Since 2012, the company has been developing a BCI platform that avoids the need for open brain surgery by using a minimally-invasive procedure. The Synchron Switch™ BCI received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in 2020, and is currently in human clinical trials in the US and Australia.
The company recently announced an oversubscribed $75 million Series C financing round led by ARCH Venture Partners, with participation from Gates Frontier, Bezos Expeditions and other top-tier investors. The funds will accelerate product development, facilitate commencement of a pivotal clinical trial, and advance Synchron towards a first-in-class BCI market approval for the treatment of paralysis.
The Synchron Switch™ brain computer interface is implanted in the blood vessel on the surface of the motor cortex of the brain via the jugular vein, through a minimally-invasive endovascular procedure. Once implanted, it is designed to detect and wirelessly transmit motor intent out of the brain, restoring a capability for severely paralyzed patients to control personal devices with hands-free point-and-click. Synchron is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and rapidly growing team.
Join our mission of developing a first-in-class commercial BCI for more than 100 million people worldwide with upper limb impairment. Help people with previously untreatable conditions regain connection to the world.
The successful candidate will join the software team responsible for the design, development and testing of firmware for both implanted and external components of a commercial-ready Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device.
The position is located in Brooklyn, New York
Responsibilities
- High level: design, build, test, launch, and maintain embedded systems and firmware features across our user-facing devices in C/C++ and Python
- Engage with the current Embedded Systems team and proactively propose solutions to technical problems and optimization needs across a variety of device types
- Effectively communicate system architecture and developments to internal stakeholders.
- Help establish best-in-class development and debugging practices for our nascent software engineering team
Minimal Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in electrical/computer engineering, computer science or related technical field
- 5+ years of end-to-end design and development of safe and secure embedded systems in C/C++
- 3+ years designing, debugging, and launching safe and secure firmware features.
- Proven track record on executing complex, long-term roadmaps to deliver on a company-wide vision
- Fluent in C/C++, proficient with Python
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in electrical/computer engineering, computer science or related technical field
- Experience with Zephyr or similar RTOS
- Experience with bench-top electronic and RF test equipment
- Experience with medical device development or similar regulated industry experience
This position, for the qualified candidate, is eligible for salary range between $135K-$150K based upon experience
