Firmware Engineer Intern

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
28-30 Hourly
Internship
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech
The Role
Develop and test embedded software for brain-computer interface medical devices. Collaborate with firmware and multidisciplinary teams, present technical findings, contribute to unit and system testing, document software, and debug hardware and firmware using microcontrollers, communication protocols, debugging tools, and laboratory equipment.
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ABOUT PRECISION NEUROSCIENCE 

Precision Neuroscience is building a next-generation brain–computer interface (BCI) to heal and empower millions of people living with neurological conditions.

Our first product, Layer 7, is designed to help people with severe paralysis operate digital devices using only their thoughts—opening up new possibilities for daily life. 

Our team brings together experts in neurosurgery, AI and machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, clinical science, and more. We combine deep technical rigor with a people-first mindset to turn breakthrough research into real-world medical solutions.

As a Precision employee, you’ll join one of the fastest-moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of brain–computer interfaces. Since our founding in 2021, we have raised more than $430 million, advanced our technology through validation, and initiated human trials with leading hospitals across the country.

Our Values:

We build for human impact, measuring progress by the lives our work can change.

We do no harm, holding ourselves to the highest standards of safety, integrity, and responsibility. 

We innovate with urgency because the stakes are high and our users can’t wait. 

We bring sharp minds, open ears, pairing expertise with curiosity, humility, and respect. 

And we lead the way, taking ownership of our work and helping to shape the future of our field.

We are seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern to help us develop the embedded software that makes our BCI technology possible. In this role, you will be learning to build and test cutting edge medical devices, while also making real contributions to production software. You will operate within a tight-knit firmware team and collaborate closely with experts from other disciplines. You will be solving difficult problems and working on systems that stand to tangibly improve people’s lives.

This position will be based in our New York office. We are unable to consider remote workers or individuals who are not currently based in the US and not legally authorized to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will be a key contributor to the development and testing of embedded software for our cutting-edge brain computer interfaces. 

  • You are a great communicator, and you excel at collaborating with others and presenting your work. You will be regularly presenting your progress and findings to both technical and non-technical collaborators.

  • Safety is at the heart of our ethos at Precision - and it is for you too. Candidates for this role must have a strong intuition and affinity for testing. You will be actively contributing to our suite of tests.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience with embedded systems ( coursework, projects, internships)

  • Proficient in C/C++ and Python

  • Experienced in working with microcontrollers (e.g. Nordic / NXP / STM / …) and familiar with communication protocols (e.g. SPI / I2C / UART / USB / BLE / Wi-Fi / ...)

  • Skilled at writing unit tests and clear software documentation

  • Familiar with debugging tools such as the GNU Debugger and serial printing

  • Comfortable using lab equipment to debug hardware and firmware (signal generators / logic analyzers / oscilloscopes / DMMs / …)

Bonus if you have any of the following:

  • Experience with safety-critical systems (medical devices / automotive / aerospace / …)

  • Working knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (particularly in the context of embedded systems)


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.

The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.

We prioritize candidate security. Please be aware that job offers will only come from emails ending with @precisionneuro.io 

Precision Neuroscience does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement and an authorized job order will be considered the property of Precision Neuroscience, and no fee will be owed in the event a candidate is hired. All qualified candidates should apply directly through our careers page.

Skills Required

  • 1+ years of experience with embedded systems through coursework, projects, or internships
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience working with microcontrollers such as Nordic, NXP, or STM
  • Familiarity with communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, BLE, or Wi-Fi
  • Skill writing unit tests and clear software documentation
  • Familiarity with debugging tools such as GNU Debugger and serial printing
  • Comfort using laboratory equipment including signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and DMMs
  • Experience with safety-critical systems such as medical devices, automotive, or aerospace
  • Working knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence in embedded systems
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
32 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Precision’s goal is to provide breakthrough treatments for the one billion patients worldwide suffering from neurological illnesses. We are building the only brain–computer interface that is designed to be minimally invasive, safely removable, and capable of processing large amounts of data. To learn more about how Precision is connecting human intelligence and artificial intelligence, visit www.precisionneuro.io.

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