Full-Time
Director of Embedded Software
Posted on 10/31/2025
Pison
51-200 employees
AI-powered wearables for cognitive performance
No salary listed
Boston, MA, USA
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- Deep understanding of embedded systems architecture and design principles.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing software development teams.
- Extensive experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and other relevant programming languages.
- Experience with firmware development for wearable devices or other resource-constrained environments.
- Strong knowledge of Bluetooth Low Energy or other similar communication protocols.
- Familiarity with software version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology.
- Bonus: Experience with Zephyr OS, West build system, nRF5x series, Python, Sensors.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Act as both a people manager and a senior individual contributor contributing to our technology and codebases.
- Define and execute on the firmware roadmap for Pison's device portfolio, aligning with company objectives and product vision.
- Architect and develop robust, high-quality software and firmware solutions for embedded systems within Pison's neural biosensor devices.
- Manage internal and external embedded firmware resources
- Ensure seamless integration of device software with mobile and cloud applications.
- Oversee the development and implementation of software testing to guarantee performance, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, data science, and product management.
- Contribute to intellectual property development and patent filings.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- Bonus: Experience with Zephyr OS, West build system, nRF5x series, Python, Sensors.
Pison provides AI-infused wearables and a companion app to monitor and train cognitive performance. It uses neural sensing and physiological data from a wearable, analyzed by AI to give real-time feedback and cognitive training. The platform combines hardware, software, and expertise from engineers, medical professionals, and scientists to tailor cognitive enhancement for diverse users such as athletes, students, pilots, and heavy equipment operators. Its goal is to unlock human potential by improving mental performance and attention across a wide range of activities, expanding beyond its disability-focused roots.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$7.8M
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Samsung Ventures invested in January 2025 to accelerate consumer wearable expansion.
- USA Baseball partnership supplies Pison Perform to NTDP and Women's Team in 2026.
- Timex integrates Pison sensors into smartwatches for neurocognitive sleep tracking.
What critics are saying
- Oura Ring dominates with 1M+ users, capturing Pison's athlete subscription revenue.
- Whoop's March 2026 Cognivue acquisition bundles cognitive metrics, undercutting baseball deals.
- FDA's February 2026 Class III classification halts Pison's consumer ENG wearable sales.
What makes Pison unique
- Pison pioneers non-invasive wrist-based electroneurography for real-time neural signal interpretation.
- Pison's AI-powered sensors measure cognitive metrics like reaction time with millisecond precision.
- Pison integrates gesture control and mental acuity tracking for AR, drones, and sports.
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↑ 2%USA Baseball welcomes Pison as an Official Supplier. CARY, N.C. - USA Baseball and USA Baseball Sports Properties, the Cary-based team of Learfield - the media and technology company powering athletics - today announced a new partnership with Pison, the leader in AI-powered neural sensors for wellness and performance. As an Official Supplier of the organization, Pison Perform(TM) will be made available for USA Baseball's 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP) and Women's National Team Program in 2026. Those athletes will receive personalized onboarding sessions from Pison's leadership team, receiving firsthand training on how to apply the technology to their overall growth, and will be able to use the devices during the development sessions and games during the NTDP. Pison Perform has the potential to revolutionize training, scouting, and player development by measuring key performance metrics such as reaction time and decision speed with millisecond precision. Pilot programs demonstrated a strong correlation between measured Pison scores and on-field performance and offensive production. By making Pison's technology available to its athletes, USA Baseball continues its commitment to investing in player development and staying at the forefront of the technological revolution within the game. "USA Baseball is proud to partner with Pison and provide our athletes with new opportunities to continue their development on and off the field," said David Perkins, USA Baseball's Chief Operating Officer. "Our responsibility as the national governing body is to identify forward-thinking partners who can influence the future of the game, and Pison is quickly establishing itself as a leader in this space. Their technology will help highlight and develop the traditional skills of the game, but now also the cognitive side of baseball, which has been long overlooked in player development." "Pison is beyond excited to partner with USA Baseball to provide their athletes with empowering cognitive performance insights to give them a competitive edge." said Pison VP of Sports Operations Marc Deschenes. "Pison is committed to providing athletes with a player development tool that optimizes in-game readiness and decision making results." Pison Perform offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance player performance. Mental performance is sharpened through improved reaction time, decision-making, and focus. On-field skills like hitting, fielding, and pitching are measured and tracked, with specific skills analyzed. Habit and lifestyle development is supported by data on sleep, stress, and recovery, helping players optimize their routines. Data-driven player development provides dashboards for monitoring progress and comparing performance, while data sharing enables collaboration with coaches, scouts, and recruiters. USA Baseball's athletes will also have access to mental performance data with predictive capabilities, alongside real-time health metrics like heart rate variability, recovery, and stress management. These tools ensure that every aspect of an athlete's performance is accounted for, enabling them to train smarter and compete harder. Learfield's USA Baseball Sports Properties is dedicated to representing USA Baseball by developing and managing sponsor relationships with brands looking to align with the national governing body for baseball and its events and programming.
Pison, a Boston-based company specializing in AI-driven neural sensors, has received an equity investment from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (Samsung
Pison, a Boston-based AI-driven neural sensor company, has received an equity investment from Samsung Ventures. The funding will enhance Pison's neurocognitive assessment technologies, which monitor cognitive health and enable gesture-based controls. Pison's wrist-worn sensors interpret brain signals for insights into mental states. The investment will accelerate product development and expand Pison's presence in the consumer wearables market.
Pison presents research findings at the SABR Conference correlating cognitive assessments to on-field Baseball Performance.
BOSTON (Feb. 26, 2025) - Pison, the trailblazer in AI-powered neural sensors for mental health, wellness, and gesture control is excited to announce it is partnering with Prep Baseball to introduce the "sixth tool" - mental performance - for evaluating talent in the baseball scouting process.