VP, Software Engineering

Department: Precision

Location: Santa Clara, California

Compensation: $250,000 - $275,000 / year

Description

Precision Neuroscience is pioneering a brain implant, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI), to restore communication and independence for people with neurological conditions. Our mission is to deliver life-changing BCI technology to millions of people by restoring independence and connection for those affected by neurological conditions. Our technology is designed to empower people with paralysis to control digital devices such as computers and smartphones with their thoughts alone, opening new possibilities for daily life. Guided by our values of Build for Human Impact, Do No Harm, Innovate with Urgency, Sharp Minds, Open Ears, and Lead the Way, we approach every challenge with purpose, care, and collaboration.

Precision’s multidisciplinary team brings together leading experts in diverse fields such as neurosurgery, artificial intelligence, machine learning, microfabrication, electrical engineering, and more. We are committed to turning breakthrough scientific advancements into real-world solutions for people affected by conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and ALS.

As a Precision employee, you will be joining one of the fastest-moving and best-capitalized companies in the emerging field of BCI. Since our founding in 2021, Precision has secured over $170 million in funding, developed and validated our technology, and initiated human trials in collaboration with some of the nation’s top hospitals.

We are seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering to grow and lead the team developing all aspects of the software components of Precision’s brain-computer interface. These systems integrate directly with our advanced hardware to provide seamless thought-based control of computers and other digital devices.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead all aspects of our software development efforts. The software products you will lead are core to the functioning of high-performance implantable brain-computer interfaces necessary to restore function and independence to patients with debilitating neurologic impairments. You will also play a key role in integrating cutting-edge machine learning algorithms developed by our R&D ML teams into our software platforms.

This position is on-site at our Santa Clara (CA) or New York (NY) location. We are unable to consider remote workers or people not currently based in the United States who do not have employment authorization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Software Engineering projects and initiatives, ensuring our products are safe, effective, and secure, and delivered on time and on budget
• Define the overall software development practices that support high-quality and timely delivery of Precision’s software roadmap
• Successfully partner across the organization, particularly with device hardware and ML R&D teams, to achieve overall company objectives
• Review technical designs and sign-off on development plans for key software initiatives, especially those involving device integration and the implementation of ML algorithms
• Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment with software team goals, milestones, and risks
• Build and grow a high-performing software organization through hiring, developing people, and creating a strong team culture that retains key talent
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 10 years’ experience in software development, including 5 years’ experience as a director or above
• Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, ECE or related field
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams supporting full life-cycle software development through commercialization
• Experience in developing a scalable systems architecture that supports cross-platform software development including desktop, mobile and cloud environments
• Experience interfacing with embedded systems teams and supporting software-hardware integration
• Successful track-record of working in fast-paced and interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Familiarity with modern machine learning concepts and collaboration with ML R&D teams is a plus

Diverse workforces create the best culture, company, and products. We at Precision are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates the uniqueness and contributions of everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, Precision does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.