The Opportunity

The Manager, People Operations is a high-impact operator who combines technical rigor with strong empathy to deliver an exceptional employee experience. This role owns the execution and continuous improvement of core People programs, ensuring scalable, efficient workflows that support company growth. This position oversees the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including employee experience and engagement, HR systems administration, benefits, performance management and compliance. As a key cultural steward, the Manager, People Operations builds strong cross-functional relationships to support a high-performing, engaged workforce. This role reports to the Director, People and may manage direct reports.

This role is onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area. The compensation range for this role is market driven, with a salary range of $120,000-$150,000. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package. This offering is aligned with our overall compensation philosophy. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cala will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

AI Disclaimer: Cala does not permit the use of AI during interviews and technical testing so that we can property assess thought process and skillset.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting:

• Own and optimize recruiting operations, including ATS management, agency partnerships, interview coordination, and offer execution
• Streamline processes to improve candidate experience and hiring efficiency

Financial & Benefits Operations:

• Lead end-to-end payroll for multi-state workforce with accuracy and compliance
• Manage 401(k) administration, including reporting and annual testing
• Support benefits administration and drive employee utilization and understanding

Employee Lifecycle & Experience:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries, delivering timely, service-oriented support
• Partner on employee engagement initiatives and programs
• Identify process gaps and implement scalable, automated solutions while maintaining a human-centered approach.

Compliance & Governance:

• Own HRIS administration, ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable reporting
• Maintain audit-ready employee records and documentation
• Monitor evolving labor laws and proactively update policies and the employee handbook

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR / People Operations experience, including experience in a high-growth environment (startup experience preferred)
• Experience administering 401(k) plans and working knowledge of US employment laws
• Experience in medical device, biotech, or other regulated industries is a plus
• Proven track record in a growth environment

Skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills with a track record of execution
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Clear and confident communication across all levels of the organization
• High level of discretion and judgment with sensitive information
• Consultative approach with strong listening and problem-solving skills
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex employee relations
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on data accuracy and compliance
• Effective change management skills with the ability to drive adoption of new programs

Summary

At Cala we’re working to free people from the burden of chronic disease. We began by creating the first non-invasive prescription therapy for essential tremor. After years of careful fine-tuning and improvements, we released Cala kIQ - our most sophisticated therapy yet. Our products have empowered thousands of people to get back to their lives with confidence and ease.

As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a key driver in the design, development, and testing of our revolutionary neuromodulation therapy devices. You will work on projects from early-stage prototyping all the way through manufacturing at scale, ensuring Cala’s products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and usability.

Specific Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design Leadership: Lead mechanical design and reviews, managing complex schedules and technical requirements throughout the development process.
• Prototyping & Testing: Design high-fidelity prototypes to facilitate usability studies and requirements characterization.
• Verification & Validation: Define comprehensive testing plans, develop custom test methods and fixtures, and lead final product mechanical verification activities.
• Lifecycle Management: Support design control documentation and lead engineering change orders (ECOs) to maintain product documentation and integrity.
• Manufacturing & Sustaining: Drive manufacturing transfers and partner with production teams to identify, propose, and implement continuous improvements.
• Quality Compliance: Diagnose, document, and support Cala’s Quality Management System, including any NCMRs and CAPAs related to mechanical design.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support product development in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment, exemplified by:

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on electromechanical systems and early clinical study support.
• Practical Experience: Has taken a Class II medical device all the way from initial design through FDA 510k approval and transfer to manufacturing for commercialization. Experience with wearables or high-touch consumer electronics design a plus.
• Manufacturing Fluency: Design for Manufacturing (DFM) mindset, including knowledge of diverse processes including: plastic injection molding, silicone molding, machining, PCB fabrication/assembly, and 3D printing. Experience working with Contract Manufacturing partners to smoothly transfer development activity into production environment.
• Advanced CAD: Expert-level SolidWorks skills, specifically with complex surfacing, manufacturability, and tolerancing.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device standards, such as IEC 60601-1 (safety/essential performance) and ISO 10993 (biocompatibility).
• Quality & Rigor: Demonstrated experience with medical device phase-gate development, risk analysis, design control practices, and root cause analysis.
• Analytical Skills: GD&T, proficiency in statistical analysis (such as DOE) to inform design decisions and verification results.
• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

Role Overview

The Supply Chain Manager oversees our entire production material flow, from raw material procurement to final product distribution.  The ideal candidate will optimize logistics, inventory management, and supplier relations to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction. This role will report to the Director, Manufacturing and will not have any direct reports.

This is an in-person / onsite role located in San Mateo, CA.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cala will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers, vendors, and freight carriers to land favorable terms.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels (minimizing scrap/overstock) and ensure the accuracy of ERP inventory. Conduct physical inventory counts, internally and for consigned materials stored at suppliers.  Investigate discrepancies and put corrective/preventive actions in place.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Team to develop a build plan based on forecasted demand and plan purchases accordingly. Ensure deliveries account for supplier lead times and yield loss.
• Identify and track performance metrics (for example: on-time delivery, purchase price variances, yields) and report findings to management.
• Work with engineers to source suppliers for custom parts and sub-assemblies. Support new product launches.
• Generate purchase orders, verify receipt of goods and approve invoices for payment. Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers.
• Set up Kanban cards to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained for parts and supplies whose demand is driven by usage rather than forecast.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. Help troubleshoot issues.  Ensure they have sufficient capacity for current and future orders.  Identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure quality products are delivered according to quoted lead times. Purchase and supply consigned materials as needed.  Help expedite parts when requested.
• Work with Finance to confirm material costs rollups used to calculate COGS.
• Assist the Quality Team in processing RMAs for non-conforming materials identified at Receiving and WIP.

Skills and Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement and logistics management.
• Experience working for a medical device manufacturer preferred.
• Experience purchasing and managing inventory using an ERP system, preferably NetSuite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma practices is a plus.
• Detail oriented and able to effectively plan, prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Able to work effectively independently or collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to support Cala’s contract manufacturing partners and production operations. This role focuses on designing fixturing, improving assembly processes, and supporting production ramp and continuous improvement for our wearable medical devices. You will spend significant time working directly with contract manufacturers to observe builds, solve problems, and implement practical tooling and process improvements that increase quality, throughput, and operator ergonomics.

The compensation range for this role is market driven, with a salary range of $98,000 - $150,000. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package. This offering is aligned with our overall compensation philosophy. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cala will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

A Day in the Life

• Support Cala’s contract manufacturers with day-to-day production issues, process improvements, and line optimization
• Design, prototype, implement and document assembly, test, and alignment fixtures
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase yield, reduce cycle time, lower scrap, and create process transferability
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams at suppliers and at Cala to document and deploy new tooling and processes
• Identify opportunities for automation or semi-automation
• Support NPI and production ramp activities, including design transfer and validation
• Assist with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and related documentation
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Product Development to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Provide on-site build support during critical production phases

Skills and Experience

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong SolidWorks experience and hands-on mechanical design background
• 5+ years in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering (medical device preferred)
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers
• Proven ability to design and implement production fixtures and tooling
• Experience with small electromechanical assemblies and plastics (injection molding, bonding, sealing)
• Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485 / FDA QSR)
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working on the factory floor
• Clear communicator who works well across engineering, quality, and operations teams

Travel Expectations

• This role requires regular travel to Cala’s contract manufacturing partners to support production, process improvements, and new product introductions. Expected travel is approximately 20–40% time, primarily to manufacturing sites in the greater Minneapolis / St. Paul Metropolitan Area / Medical Alley as well as headquarters in San Mateo, CA.
• Travel may increase temporarily during critical build phases, production ramps, or issue resolution periods.
• On-site presence is essential to observe manufacturing firsthand, collaborate with operators and manufacturing teams, and implement tooling and process improvements effectively.

The Opportunity 

Cala Health is seeking a Director of Marketing to join our team. The role will report to the Vice President of Marketing and will have direct reports.  The Director of Marketing will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies to drive adoption, penetration, and revenue growth. This role will drive commercial planning and integrated marketing campaigns for market leadership and to accelerate growth.  The Director will work closely with cross functions, including Upstream Product Marketing, Customer facing functions, R&D, Regulatory and Legal to consistently deliver high-impact programs and solutions.

The compensation range for this role is market driven, with a salary range of $170,000 - $220,000. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package. This offering is aligned with our overall compensation philosophy. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cala will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

A Day in the Life

• Drive execution and alignment of commercial strategic plan to hit revenue, profitability, and company objectives
• Define and shape go-to-market strategy and commercialization initiatives from product to process and support, including customer journeys.
• Drive awareness, market adoption, identify growth opportunities, and gain market insights to reflect patient and provider needs and alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead Commercial Launch plans (positioning, messaging, customer targeting, branding, evidence strategy, KOL strategy, metrics etc.)
• Manage integrated marketing channels (digital, conferences, social media, etc.) and vendors.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of marketing professionals
• Gather new entrant intel and lead competitive action / response plans
• Spending time in the field to gain market and customer insights and build relationships with sales leaders and key physicians to drive education, market adoption and innovation.
• Define KPIs and measures that define customer preference and retention

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of marketing experience in FDA regulated product management and commercialization - downstream marketing in medical device, diagnostics or related field. DME experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Science or Engineering with MBA preferred.
• Strong strategic, analytical thinking, people leadership, and cross-functional stakeholder influence.
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans and results.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving results in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.
• Outstanding communication, organization collaboration.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

The Opportunity

Cala is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our growing team. The role will work with an experienced product development team and be responsible for new design, development, testing, and driving continuous improvements for our revolutionary health products.

This is a versatile, hands-on role where adaptability and cross-functional collaboration are key. You will work on the full stack, from hardware support to the application itself, on low-power, wearable embedded systems. You will thrive if you enjoy wearing many hats, switching gears as needed between developing features for our commercial therapies, leading development on new product initiatives, and supporting the team as needed to push initiatives over the finish line, including writing and executing tests, supporting compliance testing, and owning firmware documentation.

The Senior Firmware Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and will not have direct reports.

Location: Onsite Hybrid (San Mateo, CA)

The compensation range for this role is market driven, with a salary range of $125,000 - $175,000. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package. This offering is aligned with our overall compensation philosophy. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cala will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Full-Stack Firmware Design & Development: Drive firmware development for both new product initiatives and maintenance of existing commercial fleets, willing to jump into any part of the stack where the team needs help.
• Hardware Support: Provide development support for hardware and peripherals, including sensors, flash memory, and wireless communication.
• Design Controls & Compliance: Contribute to, and drive when necessary, the medical device design controls and documentation, viewing these as a critical component of product quality and safety (risk analysis, requirements, test plans/reports, etc.).
• Testing & Validation: Lead firmware testing efforts as required, support compliance testing, and perform joint hardware/FW debugging.
• Optimization: Implement data processing algorithms efficiently and optimize code for low-power applications.
• AI Integration & Process Improvement: Actively explore and implement new tools, including AI assisted development workflows to accelerate code generation, unit testing, and documentation workflow.

Skills and Experience

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years working in firmware applications for wearables and ultra-low-power/small footprint design.
• 2+ years experience developing firmware within a phase-gated ISO13485 medical device quality system.
• Excellent C programming skills and proficiency in Python.
• Experience with bare metal firmware development on microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex M0, M3, M4. Experience developing within various RTOS’s such as Zephyr, Linux, freeRTOS, and comparable systems is a plus.
• Experience with relevant wireless technologies such as BLE, LTE, WiFi
• Comfort with hardware debugging and tools such as logic analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development & testing tools.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interfacing across cross-functional teams (product, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, etc.), with a willingness to dive into whatever is needed to support the team.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Company’s CFO, the Controller position is a hands-on role, responsible for managing the accounting function, including full-cycle month-end close, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, revenue, COGS, inventory, audit and tax compliance.

The Controller will be responsible for managing the general accounting for the organization, assisting with the creation of financial statements and management reporting, managing the organization's cash, and assisting with the creation of departmental budgets and forecasts. Experience with developing and establishing policies and procedures within a high growth organization is highly preferred.

The position location is ideally located in the San Francisco Bay Area with preference given to candidates close to San Mateo/Peninsula. Candidates in other locations are welcome to apply. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cala will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The compensation range for this role is market driven, with a salary range of $190,000 - $240,000. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package. This offering is aligned with our overall compensation philosophy. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage all general accounting functions which includes performing month-end close process, eliminations & consolidations, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis all in compliance with GAAP.
• Responsible for AP/AR, Payroll, GL, Cash, Tax and financial reporting functions, managing internal staff and consultants to streamline processes.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives. Oversee financial reporting to executive leadership, the board of directors and external stakeholders, providing clear insights into financial performance and business trends
• Develop and maintain policies to ensure accurate accounting, financial reporting and reliable internal controls; ensure financial integrity through strong controls.
• Manage annual accounting audits, tax audits, sales & use tax submissions and ad-hoc financial requests and reporting.
• Build, mentor and develop a high performing accounting team, establishing clear processes and career development pathways.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, regulatory, commercial and executive teams to support business objectives.
• Create and manage KPI dashboards to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years at the Assistant Controller level and above
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in GAAP
• Experience working in the healthcare industry, ideally medical devices, preferred
• Prior experience with different types of payers including Medicare
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead and develop accounting teams in a growing organization
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and scaling accounting operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities at a time, as well as coordinate with various departments and manage third party consultants
• Experience with standard software solutions: NetSuite (including ARM and Inventory), Bill.com, Salesforce, Concur, Paylocity preferred
• Prior public accounting/Big 4 experience is a plus
• Experience managing Big 4 audits is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Some FP&A background is a plus