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JOB TITLE: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

LOCATION: Hawthorne, NY (on-site)

TYPE: Full time, regular

COMPENSATION: $140,000 - $190,000/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 Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be working alongside a team of other engineers, such as mechanical, electrical and optics and will provide software tools for streamlining product development. on medical device development. This role is multi-disciplinary with responsibility for designing, developing, and testing device control software, both at the driver and at the application level. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in embedded systems, real-time programming, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. We are looking for a team player who views medical device development as a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Development of software for a robotic system that automates pathology
• Development of algorithms for controlling a multi-component mechatronic system based on software requirements
• Writing of production level code that will be released onto marketable product
• Development of real time, feedback control loops
• Development of interfaces between mechanical and software components of the system (for example, motor controllers, cameras, and actuators)
• Creation of simulation of robotic system for testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical or Electrical Engineering or related fields
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in medical devices, automotive, aerospace or industrial control applications
• Experience with high fidelity control loops
• Direct experience with C/C++ and Python
• Ability to work in a LINUX environment
• Experience working with GIT or other code repository systems
• Good foundation in TCP/IP protocol stack
• Understand Multithreading and Real Time Systems
• Experience working with PID based control for motion and temperature control
• Knowledge of hardware communication interfaces such as Ethernet, Serial, SPI, I2C
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as MODBUS
• Experience working with robotics platforms such as ROS or YARP is a plus
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and using industry best practices for software development and deployment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to work in a changing and fast paced environment
• Drive, determination, and ability to hit aggressive milestones/deadlines

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary will be 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.