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Staff Firmware Engineer, IOT
Palo Alto · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$50kDetected 62 days ago
PythonC++BashCloud PlatformsCI/CDComplianceEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringWireshark5G/LTECommunication
About the role
- This role will be based out of Palo Alto, CA.
- We're passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there-wherever it is you're headed.
- We're located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HW, UX, cloud, mobile, and other firmware teams to architect end-to-end IOT systems
- Design and implement features, as well as related tests, to deliver mission critical, robust code
- Optimize firmware for low-power operation, extending the battery life of IoT devices and supporting energy-efficient designs. Profile power consumption and identify opportunities for optimization on the submodule as well as system level.
- Implement robust security measures within firmware to safeguard devices against potential threats, ensuring data integrity, authentication, and encryption protocols are in place.
- Develop a robust CI/CD pipeline and advocate for best practices to help grow a high performance team with highly automated tools and testing
- Collaborate with QA teams and leverage metrics to monitor for and debug issues
- Together we're working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in firmware development, focused on wireless communications on common silicon, especially Nordic.
- Proficiency with real time operating system concepts including direct experience with Zephyr RTOS and/or FreeRTOS.
- Interested candidates must be willing to come into the office 3-5 days a week.
Nice to have
- Specific experience working with IOT data protocols (e.g. MQTT, HTTP), OTA, wireless regulatory compliance, and cloud APIs a big plus
Compensation
- The salary for this position ranges from $210,000 - $240,000 depending on experience, location, and qualifications.
Benefits
- Robust health coverage - excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO, with FSA & HSA options
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
- Rich fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny
- Flexible time off
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