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Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Position Overview:
Ceribell is looking for an experienced Software/Firmware Engineer - QA with a strong focus on web and embedded application testing to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based portal, which supports real-time data access, patient monitoring, and analytics for healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a background in testing web applications, be skilled in both manual and automated testing, and possess a deep understanding of QA best practices. The Software QA Engineer will collaborate closely with development, product, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality solutions that directly impact patient care.
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases for our software and firmware products, including user interface, data acquisition, reporting, and internal workflows.
- Conduct functional, usability, and cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure a consistent user experience across all supported devices and environments.
- Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution, collaborating closely with the software development and product teams.
- Identify and troubleshoot firmware issues in collaboration with embedded systems engineers.
- Ensure seamless integration between the EEG Portal, devices, and other systems, to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining automated test suites for both EEG Portal and firmware environments.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest QA tools and practices to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Compliance and Documentation: Maintain detailed testing documentation in compliance with medical industry regulations, including HIPAA and FDA requirements.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of QA experience in both software and firmware testing, preferably in MedTech or healthcare environments.
- Proficiency in QA tools and methodologies for web applications, firmware, and hardware-software integration.
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress) and scripting languages (e.g., Python and Typescript).
- Hands-on experience testing web applications and APIs across multiple devices and platforms (e.g. Chrome Developer Tools, BrowserStack, Postman).
- Experience working within a regulated environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, CircleCI).
- Experience with real-time monitoring systems or medical devices (highly preferred).
- Knowledge of medical device testing standards and regulatory requirements (highly preferred).
Compensation Range
- $102,000—$141,000 USD
A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
- Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
- 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
- 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement
For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.
Compliance Disclaimer
If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Position Overview:
Ceribell is looking for an experienced Software/Firmware Engineer - QA with a strong focus on web and embedded application testing to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of our web-based portal, which supports real-time data access, patient monitoring, and analytics for healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a background in testing web applications, be skilled in both manual and automated testing, and possess a deep understanding of QA best practices. The Software QA Engineer will collaborate closely with development, product, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality solutions that directly impact patient care.
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases for our software and firmware products, including user interface, data acquisition, reporting, and internal workflows.
- Conduct functional, usability, and cross-browser compatibility testing to ensure a consistent user experience across all supported devices and environments.
- Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution, collaborating closely with the software development and product teams.
- Identify and troubleshoot firmware issues in collaboration with embedded systems engineers.
- Ensure seamless integration between the EEG Portal, devices, and other systems, to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining automated test suites for both EEG Portal and firmware environments.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest QA tools and practices to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Compliance and Documentation: Maintain detailed testing documentation in compliance with medical industry regulations, including HIPAA and FDA requirements.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of QA experience in both software and firmware testing, preferably in MedTech or healthcare environments.
- Proficiency in QA tools and methodologies for web applications, firmware, and hardware-software integration.
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress) and scripting languages (e.g., Python and Typescript).
- Hands-on experience testing web applications and APIs across multiple devices and platforms (e.g. Chrome Developer Tools, BrowserStack, Postman).
- Experience working within a regulated environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, CircleCI).
- Experience with real-time monitoring systems or medical devices (highly preferred).
- Knowledge of medical device testing standards and regulatory requirements (highly preferred).
Compensation Range
- $102,000—$141,000 USD
A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
- Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
- 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
- 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement
For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.
Compliance Disclaimer
If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Firmware Engineer
Match your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by whether your degree field directly relates to the role. For firmware roles, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science degrees map most cleanly to SOC 17-2061. A mismatch invites an RFE, so verify the job description before applying.
Search LCA filings by firmware job title
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL LCA filings for firmware and embedded systems roles. This surfaces companies that have sponsored similar positions before, so you're targeting employers with an active H-1B filing history rather than guessing.
Document your embedded systems portfolio carefully
USCIS officers often request evidence that a firmware role requires a theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Gather project documentation showing RTOS, hardware abstraction layers, or protocol stack work. These artifacts support the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you understand the wage floor and can flag any offer that could jeopardize certification.
Clarify work location details early in the offer stage
Firmware engineers frequently work on-site at manufacturing or hardware facilities. If your role involves multiple work locations or a transition from remote to on-site, your employer must file amended LCAs for each new worksite. Confirm this with your employer before accepting an offer to avoid compliance gaps.
Use O*NET to strengthen specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET occupation profile for Electronics Engineers includes the knowledge domains and degree requirements adjudicators reference. Print the relevant O*NET entry and include it in your petition package to preemptively address specialty occupation scrutiny without waiting for an RFE.
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Find Firmware Engineer JobsFirmware Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Firmware Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, firmware engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title, so your employer's offer letter and LCA should clearly state the degree requirement and tie it to the specific technical duties of the role.
Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing an LCA for a Firmware Engineer?
Most employers file under SOC 17-2061 (Computer Hardware Engineers) or, for roles with a stronger software emphasis, SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other). The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify, so confirm with your employer which code they intend to use before your offer is finalized, since it affects your wage floor.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Firmware Engineer positions?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have previously sponsored firmware and embedded systems roles. This is more reliable than guessing based on company size, since even mid-size hardware companies with small teams regularly file H-1B petitions for specialized engineering positions.
Can my employer file for premium processing on my Firmware Engineer H-1B petition?
Yes, premium processing is available for H-1B petitions including firmware engineering roles. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days under premium processing. Employers in hardware development cycles often request it to align hiring timelines with product launch schedules. Your employer pays the premium processing fee directly to USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B status if my firmware engineering role shifts to a different work location or project scope?
Material changes to your H-1B terms, including a new worksite outside your employer's existing LCA coverage area or a significant shift in job duties, require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. Hardware engineers who move between facilities or take on embedded software responsibilities beyond the original petition scope should confirm with their employer whether an amendment is needed.
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