About the Job

In this role you will work with a growing engineering team to architect and implement firmware for an implantable medical device system. Motif’s technology stack consists of a small implant that is wirelessly powered via magnetic fields from an external wearable transmitter.  This role will lead design and implementation of firmware for both the implant and external transmitter, develop/implement firmware which will control therapy delivery, manage wireless power transfer, and provide for robust communication between the systems.

Motif is a startup, so this role will allow contributions across domains and gain experience on all elements of early stage medical device design. We are looking for a candidate who is a systems thinker, with experience shipping embedded systems in the medical technology space.

Job Location: Houston, TX with potential for hybrid or remote options

What is Motif?

Motif is a medical device startup based in Houston, Texas. We are designing and developing minimally invasive electronic solutions for serious mental health conditions. Powered by our patent-pending methods for wireless power and data transmission, our goal is to create the smallest implantable brain stimulator and deliver therapies to patients by 2025.

We are an early-stage startup with funding from venture capital firms, grants, and private angel and founder investments.

Where are we going, and how can you help?

We are currently completing the development of our first minimally invasive neural stimulation system and preparing for future versions with additional functionality based on our platform technology.

We are looking for a Firmware Lead for our Houston-based operations to architect, design, and implement embedded systems to control therapy, manage power transfer, and provide robust communications between an implant and external headset. The role will work closely with the electrical design team to ensure that the core hardware capabilities are matched to the systems requirements. The role will work closely with the wireless power transfer and communications teams to interface with these unique technologies successfully. Finally, the role will work very closely with the product manager to understand user needs and ensure the system implements all system requirements successfully.

The ideal candidate will have experience in designing safety critical systems (in this case, delivery of stimulation waveforms to neural tissue) and in the design of communications systems for medical device applications. This is an unique opportunity to drive maturation of these novel technologies, architect and implement novel therapeutic neuromodulation waveforms,, and help drive commercialization in an impactful neuroscience application.

The Right Partner

Motif is being built by highly dedicated people with passion for neurotechnology, clinical product development, and putting the patient first. We are looking for people with the same energy who will thrive in a high growth – high autonomy environment.

Does this sound like you?

• Do you want to create a future where technology enables better mental health care?
• Do you enjoy learning about and driving novel technology?
• Do you like testing hypotheses, solving problems, and moving quickly?
• Do you believe that openness and honesty are key to team success?

If yes to the above, then you may love working with Motif.

In this role, you will:

• Understand use conditions and user needs of a novel neuromodulation therapy for mental health
• Architect and design control firmware for a wirelessly powered implantable cranial stimulator and the external headset that provides power and communications
• Partner closely with the hardware team to implement embedded systems capable of meeting the system requirements
• Lead implementation of the control firmware on these embedded systems, including safe delivery of neuromodulation waveforms and robust wireless communication protocols
• Drive platform roadmap by balancing current features with future development considerations to optimize the Motif technology evolution
• Work with the quality team on risk management and mitigation of these medical software systems
• Collaboratively design and edit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other relevant Quality Management System (QMS) documents to support an efficient and robust firmware/software development process
• Interact with software such as Google Suite/Workspace, project management tools,  medical device electronic quality management system (eQMS)

You Will Need:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar technical degree and at least 6 years of experience
• A strong background in embedded systems and especially in the design of medical technology software or firmware
• Experience working in a regulated environment and delivering high quality and safe-by-design systems
• Experience developing or optimizing software/firmware development processes, including requirements management, issue tracking, and version control
• Experience developing early-stage medical devices under IEC 60601, 62304, and ISO 13485
• Communication and teamwork skills to work with different engineering disciplines and cross functional collaboration (quality, risk, reliability)
• To be located in (or able to travel frequently to) the Houston, TX area

It is a bonus if you are:

• Experience in control of stimulation therapies or  wireless communication systems
• Have a master’s or other advanced degree
• Have 10 or more  years of experience in industry

Benefits

• Compensation will be a blend of salary and equity that is commensurate with experience
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Health/Medical Insurance

How to Apply

Please apply here: https://forms.clickup.com/14259175/f/dk4z7-370/JH3V63ZTPXE0CO3FG1

We are very excited to build the future of wireless implantables with you. Let’s use our powers for good.