RA Capital

About the Company

Magenta Medical is developing the world’s smallest heart pump, designed to provide minimally invasive cardiac support during acute heart failure episodes. Our breakthrough Elevate™ System combines cutting-edge mechanical engineering, advanced materials, electronics, software, algorithms, and catheter-based technologies to create a life-saving solution for patients. Joining Magenta means becoming part of a multidisciplinary team tackling complex engineering challenges that directly impact patients’ lives.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our SW/HW team and take part in building the software powering the Magenta Elevate™ System. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy system-level thinking, working across disciplines, and solving complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership, offering the opportunity to work closely with hardware, algorithms, and mechanical teams while contributing to a life-saving product.

Reporting to: Sr. Director of SW & HW Development

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software and firmware for the Magenta system
• Take part in building end-to-end software architecture across system components
• Develop and integrate firmware and user interface (UI) components
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, mechanical, and algorithm engineers
• Manage the software lifecycle, including requirements, implementation, testing, and documentation
• Participate in design reviews and system-level decisions
• Support software integration and validation activities
• Collaborate with external software vendors when needed

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or higher in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong experience with C/C++
• Experience developing firmware for hardware systems
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
• Experience developing with Qt / QML
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred / Advantage

• Experience developing products in the medical device or robotics industry
• Experience working with sensors, brushless motors, or motion systems
• Experience working in a startup environment – advantage