You will own the firmware stack for BION, designing C++ systems for embedded microprocessors and implementing advanced control algorithms like PID and TinyML. Working at the intersection of biology and robotics, you will automate complex bioprocesses like agitation and thermoregulation, leading firmware projects from initial concept through to production-ready solutions.
Firmware and Control Engineer at Cultzyme
Cultzyme is building BION, an intelligent bioreactor platform that automates biopharmaceutical manufacturing and alternative protein production, and we are looking for a Firmware and Control Engineer to join our 15-person deep-tech team in Donostia-San Sebastián. In this high-autonomy role, you will own the C++ firmware stack and implement PID/TinyML algorithms at the intersection of biology and robotics, benefiting from direct founder access, phantom shares, and a location in one of Europe’s premier scientific and culinary hubs.
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Location
Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Cultzyme
Role overview
Biotechnology1-15 employees
Cultzyme is a deep-tech company specializing in the development of intelligent bioreactors and bioprocessing platforms that integrate advanced hardware, AI, cloud computing, and novel sensors to optimize cell growth, fermentation, and production of sustainable alternative proteins, biopharmaceutical therapies, and biosynthetic tissues.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain robust C++ firmware for embedded systems and microprocessors powering autonomous bioreactors.
- Implement and optimize sophisticated control algorithms, including PID, adaptive control, and TinyML, to manage agitation and dosing systems.
- Collaborate with mechatronics and hardware teams to integrate, test, and debug components using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Who this is a fit for
- Has 5+ years of experience writing production-grade C++ firmware for embedded systems with a focus on automation and control.
- Demonstrates deep expertise in implementing control algorithms for physical systems and advanced scripting in Python and Bash.
- Possesses strong knowledge of embedded Linux distributions (Yocto or Buildroot) and a degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Robotics.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the architecture of a novel deep-tech platform (BION) that is redefining bioprocess automation for pharma and alternative proteins.
- Join a high-autonomy, founder-led team of 15 where you have direct ownership over the intersection of hardware, software, and biology.
- Work in Donostia-San Sebastián, a premier European tech hub known for its world-class food scene, coastal lifestyle, and scientific excellence.
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