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 Senior 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).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real-time monitoring systems or medical devices.
- Knowledge of medical device testing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with digital multimeters and soldering is a plus.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers the following:
- Annual Bonus + Equity Opportunity
- 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
- 11 Paid Holidays + 5 Company Wellness Days
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Joining a mission-minded organization!
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What We Do
Ceribell is a fast growing venture-backed medical device start-up company founded by two faculty members at Stanford University. Our primary mission is to improve neurological care for emergency and ICU patients.
Ceribell is focused on making EEG widely accessible, more efficient, and more cost-effective to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients at risk for seizures. The System can be set up by any healthcare provider within minutes. Now with Clarity, Ceribell offers 24/7 continuous bedside EEG monitoring and alert.
