Director, Systems Engineering (Hybrid) (Sunnyvale)

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, so come join the movement!

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical Director of Systems Engineering to lead the core electrical hardware, systems, and software development of our next‑generation products, while providing ongoing systems engineering leadership for our current core products. In this role, you will be the primary technical leader responsible for translating complex user needs into robust system architectures. You will directly manage and scale a multi‑disciplinary team encompassing Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Software/Embedded Linux. Crucially, you will oversee complete system integration, ensuring seamless interaction across the hardware and software stack, while guiding key external integrations and development partners.

What You’ll Do

• Engineering Leadership: Manage, mentor, and actively grow the Electrical, Systems, and embedded software engineering teams.
• Systems Engineering & Architecture: Own the system‑level architecture of core and next‑gen products. Drive requirements generation, flow‑down, and traceability across hardware and software disciplines. Ensure the system is designed for reliability, scalability, and manufacturability.
• Software Oversight: Guide the software development strategy of next‑gen products. Oversee both the embedded stack and the OS‑SW teams, driving OS‑level configurations, kernel optimizations, and managing external contractors for board support packages (BSPs).
• Hardware Execution: Lead the EE team through the full hardware lifecycle, from component selection and schematic capture to PCB layout, board bring‑up, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Cross‑Functional Integration: Act as the technical bridge between Mechanical Engineering, Software, Data Science, core FW teams, Clinical, Quality/Regulatory, and Product Management to deliver a cohesive medical device.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. PhD degree highly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in systems, hardware, and embedded development, with at least 3+ years in a management or director‑level role.
• Strong background in Systems Engineering principles, including requirements management and complex system integration.
• Deep technical expertise in Embedded Linux environments.
• Solid electrical engineering foundation, with hands‑on experience in production level board design.
• Hands‑on experience with time‑series signal analysis and digital signal processing (DSP). Must be capable of independently analyzing data, with direct experience in EEG data analysis highly preferred.
• MedTech experience is highly preferred, specifically working with complex devices that integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and AI components.
• Direct experience with development of WiFi‑connected / IoT devices and embedded GUIs is a strong plus.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Compensation Range

$216,000—$283,000 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.

Benefits

• 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

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