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JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer

LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)

TYPE: Full time, regular

COMPENSATION: $115,000 – $155,000/yr

Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY, dedicated to transforming and modernizing laboratory workflows. Our mission is to improve patient care by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes.

Our portfolio includes SectionStar™ and TrimStar Pro™, innovative electro-mechanical systems designed to automate and elevate critical steps in the histology workflow. SectionStar™ delivers high-quality, consistent tissue sections, while TrimStar Pro™ streamlines and standardizes the trimming process - together enabling laboratories to operate with greater precision, throughput, and reliability.

At Clarapath, we bring together experts across engineering, data science, robotics, healthcare innovation, and laboratory operations. Our R&D team drives innovation, product enhancements, and a strong pipeline of new solutions, while our manufacturing team oversees production and quality control at our ISO-certified facility. Also based in our New York headquarters are our sales, marketing, administrative, and service teams, who work closely together to ensure every customer receives a seamless, personalized experience at every touchpoint.

Role Summary:

The Embedded Software Engineer will be working alongside our existing software engineers, electrical engineers on medical device development. This role is multi-disciplinary with technical responsibility for designing, developing, and testing device control software, both at the driver and at the application level. We are looking for a team player who views medical device development as a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software applications for various platforms, including microcontrollers and microprocessors
• Develop drivers for interfacing with motor controllers, cameras, scanners, and PLC systems
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and develop software architecture designs
• Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and device drivers to support hardware functionality
• Write efficient and reliable code in C/C++ for embedded systems, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization
• Conduct unit testing and debugging of software modules to identify and resolve defects
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and QA testers, to integrate software components and validate system functionality
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends related to embedded software development, and incorporate best practices into our development processes
• Document software designs, specifications, and test procedures to support product development and regulatory compliance efforts
• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers as needed to integrate third-party software components or tools into our embedded systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python programing languages
• Prior experience working in a LINUX environment
• Prior experience working with GIT or other code repository systems
• Solid understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack
• Solid understanding of multithreading and real-time embedded systems, including RTOS, device drivers, and hardware-software interfaces
• Prior experience utilizing PID-based control for motion and temperature regulation
• Experience with embedded development tools and environments, such as IDEs, debuggers, and version control systems
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures and peripheral interfaces (ex: Ethernet, Serial, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as MODBUS
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and quality assurance principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Prior experience in Agile development methodologies and continuous integration practices, a plus
• Experience with robotics platforms like ROS or YARP, a plus
• Experience interfacing with Clinical Lab Information Systems, a plus
• Experience in addressing data security and compliance with HIPPA regulations, a plus
• Histology laboratory workflow experience, a plus
• Experience building visions systems for process and quality control, a plus

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package available: (healthcare, vision, dental and life insurances; 401k; PTO and holidays)
• A collaborative and diverse work environment where our teams thrive on solving complex challenges
• Ability to file IP with the company
• Connections with world class researchers and their laboratories
• Collaboration with strategic leaders in healthcare and pharmaceutical world
• A mission driven organization where every team member will be responsible for changing the standards of delivering healthcare

Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.