Cepheid · 6 days ago
Staff Algorithm Developer - Onsite
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
6+ years expCepheid, a Danaher operating company, is focused on improving health care through innovative diagnostic solutions. The Staff Algorithm Developer will work on optimizing embedded implementations for advanced signal processing algorithms and lead firmware development for commercial products and research initiatives.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Onboard under the guidance of a Principal Algorithm Development Engineer to gain expertise in Cepheid’s signal-processing and Image processing -based embedded application. Take ownership as a key contributor for enhancements and new feature development
Refactor existing signal processing and image processing application logic to increase maintainability and portability and translate into Python that can efficiently execute on embedded processors and generate equivalent results
Apply AI and machine-learning as necessary to improve existing algorithms
Build mathematical models using discrete filters, statistical methodology and signal processing algorithms to process biomedical sensor data
Work with cross-discipline teams on new product introduction projects while adhering to software development , source control processes and document software requirements and detailed design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical Engineering with 8+ years relevant experience or master's degree in computer science or electrical Engineering with 6+ years relevant experience or doctoral degree with 3+ years relevant experience in real-time embedded systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level
Experienced MATLAB, Python, C, C++ programmer with experience in real-time / embedded system design, debug, and testing in an Embedded Linux / RTOS environment
Experience in developing embedded applications for ARM, X86 architectures is required
Experience in developing digital signal processing, and image processing applications
Experience in developing applications using advanced deep learning and machine learning algorithms
Preferred
Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary environments
Medical device or regulated industry experience
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Cepheid
Cepheid is a diagnostics company that provides molecular systems and tests for organisms and genetic-based diseases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$117.85MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)Wheatley PartnersInnogenetics
2021-10-22Grant· $63.8M
2021-07-29Grant· $27M
2016-09-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John L. Bishop
Chairman & CEO
Kerry Flom
Executive Vice President; Chief Regulatory Officer
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