Summary of role The opening is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer interested in making an impact in the healthcare space through the development of innovative point-of-care testing devices. The right candidate will be able to plan and build the product along with an agile, interdisciplinary team comprising engineers and scientists. The work is highly interdisciplinary in nature and will involve learning new skills, which will excite the right candidate.
Responsibilities ● Follow good programming practices and produce clean, efficient code based on specifications ● Design and implement embedded software in systems from goals/requirements stage to production/commercial deployment ● Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade embedded software ● Analyze and execute improvements to existing embedded software ● Work with hardware design and development teams ● Interface with scientific teams, capture and document requirements ● Create technical documentation for reference and reporting ● When required, identify and work with external partners in developing embedded systems to complement in-house capabilities
Requirements and skills
Proven experience as an Embedded Developer, Embedded Engineer or similar role with some experience in medical devices/systems or electromechanical systems. Experience with embedded software design and development in a test-driven environment Good understanding of embedded systems concepts like interrupts, GPIO (General Purpose Input Output), peripherals, DMA (Direct memory access), protocols, etc. Hands-on skills like soldering, board bring-up, and using tools like logic analyzer and oscilloscope. Proficiency in embedded C/C++. Familiarity with Git and Jira. Ability to rapidly learn new technologies. Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral). Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude. Attention to detail. Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering or a related field with 2 to 3 years of experience. An advanced degree in a reputed institute would be preferred.
About Achira Labs:
Achira Labs (www.achiralabs.com) is a pioneering Bangalore-based company that has developed proprietary lab-on-chip (microfluidics) platforms to perform rapid blood tests in near-patient settings. The company culture encourages innovation and team participation at all levels and boasts a strong track record for creating innovative technology solutions from India. Achira has built India’s first microfluidics-based platform for point-of-care immunodiagnostics through in-house efforts combining areas as diverse as electronics, micro-fabrication and materials chemistry. Achira’s work is
Achira Labs Private Limited, Bangalore, India
backed by 24 issued international patents, multiple peer-reviewed publications, many industry collaborations and several research grants from national and international funding agencies including BIRAC, Grand Challenges Canada, ICMR, DST etc. Achira has received the National Technology Award in India for new technologies (Biotechnology) in 2016 as well as MIT Technology Review’s prestigious TR35 awards in recognition of its work.
