Job Description

Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer

(Specializing in Low-Latency Embedded Systems, SoC/FPGA, and Optical Imaging)

Are you driven by delivering top-quality work and making a significant impact? Do you enjoy applying your analytical skills, creativity, and technical knowledge to solve important challenges? If so, an exciting role awaits you.

VISIE, a forward-thinking medical device startup based in Austin, Texas, is pioneering a computer vision technology that transforms surgical navigation and robotics. Our innovative platform integrates precise, real-time 3D surface measurements with clinical workflows, enhancing the use of preoperative CT and MRI data to improve surgical accuracy and decision-making.

Join a tight-knit team of experts to help revolutionize the digital operating room, improving outcomes for patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

Embedded Hardware & Optical Imaging

• Develop and integrate IR camera modules (including lenses, filters, sensors) on SoC platforms with FPGA.
• Lead firmware development on the SoC’s microcontroller for device control, data collection, and peripheral interfaces.

System-on-Chip (SoC) & FPGA Firmware

• Create and maintain real-time FPGA firmware using VHDL/Verilog for signal processing tasks.
• Write microcontroller firmware to coordinate sensor data, structured light generation, and trigger management.
• Collaborate with external vendors to optimize PCB designs ensuring compliance with performance and regulatory requirements.

Real-Time Linux System Optimization

• Tune and customize Linux running on an external high-performance computer for minimal latency and efficient data streaming.
• Manage robust data communication between embedded systems and client applications or robotic platforms.

High-Speed Data Interfaces

• Develop and implement communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, PCIe, or custom) for embedded-to-host data exchange.
• Plan for future medical-grade embedded designs emphasizing secure, low-latency data paths for 3D imaging.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with software engineers, mechatronics teams, and partners to integrate SoC/FPGA solutions into broader systems.
• Offer hardware insight to support software design and diagnostics.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Conduct hardware validation, verification, and risk analysis according to ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 standards.
• Maintain comprehensive design documentation aligned with medical device quality requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical, computer, optical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years experience with embedded hardware design on SoC/FPGA platforms.
• Proficient in FPGA firmware development (VHDL/Verilog) and microcontroller programming for sensor control.
• Experienced with IR imaging systems, including optics and calibration.
• Knowledgeable in high-speed data hardware and protocols such as Ethernet, USB, PCIe, FMC.
• Skilled in optimizing Linux environments for real-time, data-intensive applications.
• Comfortable managing vendor relationships and board-level design reviews.
• Familiar with medical device standards including ISO 13485, IEC 60601, and ISO 62304.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in optical metrology, IR spectroscopy, or advanced imaging systems.
• Expertise in high-speed signal integrity analysis and hardware debugging tools.
• Experience integrating robotic systems, including knowledge of ROS or industrial communication protocols.
• Previous startup experience with the ability to adapt quickly and multitask effectively.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid model with mandatory office presence on Monday, Wednesday, Friday; optional remote work on Tuesday and Thursday.

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