Firmware Engineering Intern-Spring 2025
Pison
Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 2, 2024
Pison is developing breakthrough consumer and healthcare products that are harnessing the power of the mind. We’ve pioneered the science of electroneurography (ENG) to non-invasively sense, analyze, and apply electrical signals coming from the brain. Our neural biosensor and artificial intelligence software are opening a new window to thousands of new, neural-based applications that can improve human health and wellness and help individuals control their environment via gesture recognition. Our vision is to deliver real-time, actionable insights into the state of the body’s nervous system, guiding users to better health and higher achievement in every domain of human endeavor.
As a Firmware Engineer Intern you will be responsible for working on novel devices and prototypes. The work will be guided by senior engineers and leads and will include cross functional collaboration with the software, hardware, and research teams. Additionally, focusing on quality will be a key ingredient to your success.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Improve and add features to existing devices developed by Pison
- Troubleshoot and debug issues with software and hardware as needed
- Status progress on tasks, and participate in code reviews
- Assist with the development of Python scripts to test and harden our device embedded software
Required Skills
- Experience developing modern IoT/Wearable devices using C/C++/Python.
- Experience or interest in developing firmware for embedded systems, with a focus on ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers
- Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and their application in embedded systems.
- Experience with communication protocols such as Bluetooth, SPI, Quad SPI, and I2C
- Familiarity with signal processing techniques and algorithms.
- Experience with firmware debugging and testing tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Willingness to work across the organization to deliver on team goals.
Education
- 3+ years (or equivalent) towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field at an accredited university
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We understand that candidates can feel discouraged if they do not tick every box. We encourage you to apply. Pison is building a diverse team with people from all backgrounds who can help us build an inclusive organization.