Neural Interface Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

About Us

Epia Neuro is a neural technology company developing intent-driven systems that restore function and independence for people living with neurological conditions. Our platform integrates implantable neural interfaces, adaptive algorithms, and assistive devices to translate neural intent into real-world action. Our initial focus is stroke-related motor impairment, with planned expansion into cognitive decline and other neurological disorders.

The Role

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead our clinician-facing and patient-facing Android applications: the software clinicians and patients use to configure, monitor, and interact with an implanted brain-computer interface and a powered hand exoskeleton.

You'll own the architecture and delivery of both applications, including real-time in-app data visualization of streaming neural data. The system supports two intended uses, movement assistance for everyday activities and rehabilitation to support motor recovery. Your work directly supports treatment decisions, patient safety, and the FDA submissions underpinning our clinical studies. You'll report to the Senior Director of Software.

Location

This role is based out of the San Francisco Bay Area and expected to work on site from our Alameda headquarters 2-3 days a week.

What You’ll Do

Application Development & Ownership

• Own architecture and implementation of the clinician application (e.g. device configurations, patient progress monitoring, real-time session management) and the patient application (e.g. therapy feedback, device monitoring, home-based guidance, safety alerts).

• Design and build real-time visualization of streaming data, handling high-frequency data and near-real-time device communication.

• Integrate both applications with our cloud platform and a device-management backend.

Regulated Delivery

• Develop within a regulated software development lifecycle: IEC 62304 process requirements and FDA human-factors/usability expectations, with design decisions and validation evidence documented for audit readiness.

• Produce the software lifecycle and human-factors documentation (requirements, architecture, verification, usability evidence) that feeds the design history file and our FDA submissions.

• Ensure the applications support regulatory audit trails and clinical-trial documentation.

Technical Leadership

• Partner with our medical teams to deeply understand how clinicians and patients will actually use the system, and turn that insight into application design decisions.

• Direct external contributors on non-core modules, maintaining compliance, accessibility, and integration quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with substantial time in healthcare or FDA-regulated medical-device software.

• Production experience shipping Android applications in Kotlin (native) or React Native, delivering features end to end.

• Experience developing software under IEC 62304 (or an equivalent risk-based lifecycle) for Class B or higher software, including lifecycle documentation supporting regulatory submissions.

• Experience building responsive mobile interfaces over high-frequency or time-series data; comfortable with streaming and device connectivity.

• Experience designing app features against backend/cloud APIs; able to consume and document API contracts.

• Track record translating clinician or patient feedback into design; effective with non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software and/or usability documentation contributed to an FDA submission (IDE, 510(k), or PMA).

• Clinical-trial software experience; familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 or trial data-management systems.

• Experience with a medical-grade device-management platform.

• Human factors / usability engineering; familiarity with FDA guidance on medical-device UX.

• Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1, medical-device accessibility standards).

• Secure-SDLC awareness (e.g., IEC 81001-5-1).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on site, including hands-on testing with prototype devices and participation in bench and integration sessions.

How We Work

• We are intentional. We prioritize and are thoughtful about how we use others’ time.

• We care for others. We prioritize safety both for patients and one another.

• We own outcomes, not just tasks. Our work demands the highest standards because it impacts real patients and real lives.

• Humility is a strength. We are honest about what we know and what we don’t know. Getting it right matters more than being right.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• Competitive base salary with equity

• 100% of healthcare coverage for you and your dependents

• Generous vacation policy

• Paid parental leave

• Work from our beautiful waterfront office in Alameda, CA, with access to collaborative spaces and labs.