Firmware Engineer II

Hinge Health

. Develop firmware for highly integrated embedded devices that are loved by our members and make a real positive impact .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $126,400 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop firmware for highly integrated embedded devices that are loved by our members and make a real positive impact
Work at all stages of the product development process, from exploration and prototyping to detailed design, testing, and ramping to mass production
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and senior firmware engineers on system architecture and integration
Ensure design quality and meeting medical device regulatory requirements with clear documentation and robust testing
Support DevOps for embedded software, including automation of building and testing code
Keep abreast of the latest developments in AI and leverage the tools in a way that makes sense for firmware

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional experience in Firmware or Embedded Software, writing code for consumer electronics, medical devices, or other highly integrated embedded hardware
Strong expertise with C in a firmware / embedded systems context
Proficient with low-level drivers (ADC, PWM, etc.) and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
Proficient in Python for creating tools for firmware testing and task automation
Experience developing in a team environment using version control (Git) and with embedded development tools and workflows (setting up build systems, J-Link, debugging)
Familiarity with Electrical Engineering design – You can read datasheets and schematics, or deep dive with an EE to do a pin/peripheral allocation for an MCU
Competency with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development with dedicated stipends.

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware developmentembedded softwareC programminglow-level driverscommunication protocolsPythonversion controlembedded development toolsElectrical Engineering designlab equipment

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationdocumentationtestingproblem-solving