Firmware Engineer II

About Nevro

Nevro (NYSE: NVRO) is a global medical device company headquartered in Redwood City, California. We are focused on delivering comprehensive, life-changing solutions that continue to set the standard for enduring patient outcomes in chronic pain treatment. The company started with a simple mission to help more patients suffering from debilitating pain and developed its proprietary 10 kHz Therapy, an evidence-based, non-pharmacologic innovation that has impacted the lives of more than 100,000 patients globally.

Nevro's comprehensive HFX spinal cord stimulation (SCS) platform includes a Senza SCS system and support services for the treatment of chronic trunk and limb pain and painful diabetic neuropathy. Senza, Senza II, Senza Omnia, and Senza HFX iQ are the only SCS systems that deliver Nevro's proprietary 10 kHz Therapy. HFX iQ, Nevro's latest innovation, is the first and only SCS System that uses Artificial Intelligence to optimize and maintain pain relief using each patient's response1.Nevro's unique support services provide every patient with an HFX Coach throughout their pain relief journey and every physician with HFX Cloud insights for enhanced patient and practice management.

Nevro also recently added a minimally invasive treatment option for patients suffering from chronic sacroiliac joint ("SI joint") pain and now provides the most comprehensive portfolio of products in the SI joint fusion space, designed to meet the preferences of physicians and varying patient needs in order to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Firmware Engineer is a general software engineer with a specialty in embedded (firmware) development. They are expected to participate in research and product development activities ranging from product concept through transfer to manufacturing. This position will apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices for software development of implantable medical devices and accessories.

Role Requirements

• Develops embedded and PC-based software, which interact with devices such as an implantable stimulator.

• Development activities include requirements definition, design, implementation, and verification / validation.

• Debugging and analyzing device issues and field returns.

• Develops software in a regulated environment in accordance with internal operating procedures and external standards and regulations.

• Conducts cross-functional reviews of the software at appropriate times in the development cycle.

• With direction, determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

• Applies technical principles, theories, and concepts, in addition to developing new principles and concepts towards the solution of complex technical problems and provides solutions which are innovative and ingenious.

• Proactively identifies areas of developmental risk and communicates these to the team accordingly.

• Works in accordance with quality system procedures and actively enforces its objectives.

• Other duties as assigned

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Role Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of software design for embedded systems is required.

• Knowledge of C and an understanding of embedded firmware are also required.

• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, bus analyzers and logic analyzers is desirable.

• Knowledge of Assembly, C++, C#, and other relevant languages is desirable.

• It is preferred that this candidate has experience in implantable medical device development.

• Functional familiarity with the FDA Submission process, ISO Requirements and QSR requirements is also preferred.

• Familiarity with test-driven development is a plus.

• Exposure to, or familiarity with, iOS (swift), and C/C++ firmware is a plus2.

Target Pay Range

$83,874 - $115,328 The final starting salary offer to the successful candidate will be determined by evaluating several factors, such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, alignment with market data, and geography.

*Nevro is a multi-state employer, so the target pay range may increase or decrease depending on the city/state.

Full-time Nevro team members enjoy a full suite of additional benefits such as market-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k matching, ample vacation time, pre-tax savings perks, tuition reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short and/or long-term incentive opportunities, recognition awards, volunteer time off, and several employee resource groups that focus on supporting our Wellness, Leadership Development, and Diversity and Inclusion.

EEO Statement

Nevro offers equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital or family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental condition, protected veteran status, disability, age or other characteristics protected by laws.