Subsense
Test Engineer
TLDR
Hands-on role designing and validating Python-based test tools and data pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable hardware–software measurements for a cutting-edge brain–computer interface platform.
About Subsense
Subsense is a deep-tech company developing the world’s first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface powered by plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. Our mission is to unlock direct communication between the human brain and AI - starting with medical applications such as stroke recovery and moving toward cognitive enhancement for healthy users. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Subsense brings together leading scientists and engineers to redefine the future of human–machine interaction.
Key Responsibilities
Design and build Python-based software to control, coordinate, monitor, and visualize signals from sophisticated laboratory hardware.
Design and build desktop user interfaces and internal tools to this end
Develop software abstraction layers over vendor SDKs, PyVISA/SCPI, serial, USB/Ethernet, DAQ systems, analog/digital I/O, and equipment-specific APIs.
Implement experiment orchestration software that coordinates multiple instruments, manages timing, handles triggers, and supports synchronized data acquisition.
Test and validate software used to control, coordinate, monitor, and visualize signals from sophisticated laboratory hardware.
Work with hardware engineers to define and document hardware/software interface specifications
Build reliable data acquisition and logging pipelines for raw signals, instrument state, metadata, calibration information, and experimental outputs in collaboration with data scientists/engineers.
Manage software environments, drivers, dependencies, and deployment across laboratory computers and hardware-connected systems.
Write tests, simulations, and validation tools to improve reliability, maintainability, and confidence in hardware/software behavior.
Troubleshoot issues spanning device communication, hardware integration, data acquisition, user interfaces, and experiment workflows.
Partner with hardware, research, data science, and product teams to turn early prototypes into robust, usable laboratory systems.
Help establish engineering patterns, documentation practices, and code quality standards as the team grows.
Subsense is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Subsense is pioneering the first non-surgical, bidirectional brain-computer interface that uses advanced plasmonic and magnetoelectric nanoparticles. We aim to facilitate direct communication between the human brain and AI, beginning with medical applications like stroke recovery and extending to cognitive enhancement for healthy individuals. By bringing together top scientists and engineers, we are set on redefining human–machine interaction.
- Founded
- Founded 2024
- Industry
- Biotechnology
Test Engineer