Senior Software/Firmware Engineer - QA

About Ceribell

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!

Position Overview:

Ceribell is looking for an experienced Software/Firmware Engineer - QA with a strong focus on web and embedded application testing to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based portal, which supports real-time data access, patient monitoring, and analytics for healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a background in testing web applications, be skilled in both manual and automated testing, and possess a deep understanding of QA best practices. The Software QA Engineer will collaborate closely with development, product, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality solutions that directly impact patient care.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases for our software and firmware products, including user interface, data acquisition, reporting, and internal workflows.
• Conduct functional, usability, and cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure a consistent user experience across all supported devices and environments.
• Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution, collaborating closely with the software development and product teams.
• Identify and troubleshoot firmware issues in collaboration with embedded systems engineers.
• Ensure seamless integration between the EEG Portal, devices, and other systems, to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining automated test suites for both EEG Portal and firmware environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest QA tools and practices to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain detailed testing documentation in compliance with medical industry regulations, including HIPAA and FDA requirements.

What We're Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of QA experience in both software and firmware testing, preferably in MedTech or healthcare environments.
• Proficiency in QA tools and methodologies for web applications, firmware, and hardware-software integration.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress) and scripting languages (e.g., Python and Typescript).
• Hands-on experience testing web applications and APIs across multiple devices and platforms (e.g. Chrome Developer Tools, BrowserStack, Postman)
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, CircleCI).
• Experience with real-time monitoring systems or medical devices (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of medical device testing standards and regulatory requirements (highly preferred).

Compensation Range$102,000—$141,000 USD

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:

• 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Joining a mission-minded organization!

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.

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