Vectoratomic

Vectoratomic

Staff Engineer - Firmware

Pleasanton, California, United States · Staff+

Work authorization required$163k-$214kDetected 83 days ago
PythonRustC++AlgorithmsCode ReviewCI/CDLinuxDevOpsDesign SystemsProcess ImprovementFPGAEmbedded SystemsSignal ProcessingControlsTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.
  • We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills.
  • If you're excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide architectural direction for real-time control systems and lead technical discussions across hardware and firmware teams.
  • Define and implement essential control algorithms, including robust control loops with reliable error handling for precision instruments.
  • Drive the evolution of development processes, tooling, and infrastructure, including CI/CD and automated testing.
  • You will be responsible for designing complex embedded systems on ARM SoC and ST Micro platforms, developing robust data acquisition pipelines, and implementing the control algorithms that drive precision sensing technology.
  • Control Theory & Implementation: Define and implement essential control algorithms, including robust control loops with reliable error handling for precision instruments.
  • Process Improvement: Drive the evolution of development processes, tooling, and infrastructure, including CI/CD and automated testing.

Requirements

  • Requirements BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS with 8-12 years of experience, or a PhD with 8+ years of related work experience.
  • To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees.
  • Must be comfortable working in a laboratory setting.
  • Experience with embedded Linux alongside a strong understanding of C/C++ systems programming.
  • Expert-level knowledge of PID, state-space controllers, and adaptive control algorithms.
  • Experience with fixed-point algorithms, digital signal processing (DSP), and digital filter design.
  • Proficiency in Python for scientific libraries and developer tool creation.

Nice to have

  • Rust Proficiency: Extensive experience developing production Rust systems, including async runtimes, concurrency patterns, and performance optimization.
  • Advanced Control Theory: Expert-level knowledge of PID, state-space controllers, and adaptive control algorithms.
  • DSP & Algorithms: Experience with fixed-point algorithms, digital signal processing (DSP), and digital filter design.
  • Tooling & Scripting: Proficiency in Python for scientific libraries and developer tool creation.
  • Lab Equipment Mastery: Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, function generators, and voltmeters to verify code performance.
  • DevOps for Embedded: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks tailored for hardware/firmware.
  • Vector Atomic values teamwork, open and honest discourse, and work-life balance.
  • It's atypical to be hired at the top end of this range for the role, as actual pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience level.

Skills

  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using profilers, debuggers, and simulation tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills for articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Technical Problem Solving: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using profilers, debuggers, and simulation tools.

Compensation

  • $163k-$214k

Benefits

  • Up to 5% The Role As a Technical Lead for Real-Time Control Systems, you will provide the architectural vision and technical leadership necessary to build next-generation quantum instruments.
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits including:
  • The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U
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