Firmware Quality Assurance Engineer Co-Op Intern Full Time January-June Engineer (C)

Location: San Francisco, California, United States. Full-time, six-month assignment from January through June 2027; candidates must be available for the full assignment. Housing assistance or a housing stipend is not provided.

Salary: $25.00–$35.00 per hour; the assignment details also state $35.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a digital healthcare company developing wearable biosensors, cloud-based analytics, and proprietary algorithms for cardiac monitoring and disease detection.

What you will do

• Perform manual system-level, functional, and acceptance testing of embedded C firmware and supporting C#/.NET Windows desktop applications.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and other teams to define and implement testing strategies.
• Develop verification test protocols and document results against functional and customer requirements.
• Review requirements and design documentation for technical accuracy and testability.
• Analyze field failures, establish repeatability, investigate root causes, and verify corrections before release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in progress; Electrical or Computer Engineering is a plus.
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as power supplies, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and firmware issues on circuits and hardware.
• Exposure to QA principles and processes, preferably in medical devices or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of verification, validation, and documentation requirements, including regulated frameworks such as Title 21 CFR Part 11.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, independent work, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Internship-style learning, mentorship, and meaningful project work.
• Opportunity to contribute to cardiac health solutions and advocate for patient and internal-customer software quality.
• Fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability expected.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Housing assistance or a housing stipend is not provided.