Embedded Firmware Engineer

• Lead efforts to develop firmware for use on consumer electronic hardware products
• Architect systems designed to leverage novel sensors, components, and meet product requirements
• Implement system integrations of sensors, displays, and microcontrollers into prototypes transitioned to high volume products
• Work with our cross functional engineering team in developing new hardware products with tightly integrated mechanical and electrical elements controlled by embedded software.
• Conduct explorations of new technology and sensors to be used in future products
• Comfortable in conducting independent research and explorations
• Design circuits and system architecture for next-generation tools

• Practical Experience in Embedded Systems and their architecture - Can design, program, and debug bare-metal (C/C++) or RTOS (Zephyr) architectures
• Creative Mindset to Solve Difficult Problems and navigate a variety of inherent startup constraints working on novel products.
• Embracing hustle and intensity - this isn’t a 9-5 role and a successful partner for this role is willing to put in the work necessary to help achieve our collective goals.
• Strategize and execute - as we are a startup, you should be just as comfortable spending the time to come up with great designs and decisions as well as execute scalable solutions
• Grow and Mentor Teams - we have a diverse and highly talented team of engineers and take pride in growing younger team members to take on increasingly complex challenges
• Ability to Close the Loop and Ship Features and Products - We make high volume consumer hardware products and out ability to ship great products, features, and updates are paramount to delivering the standard.
• Detail Oriented - Communicate clearly and well and can break down complex problems to formulate prioritizations for you and the team
• Interest in working in person - this is a fully in person role at our Boston office working with our collaborative hardware engineering team

• Extensive Unix/Linux experience
• Experience with Python
• Fabricating physical prototypes (3D Printing, laser cutting, etc.)
• Electronics and circuit design
• Passion for making things

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.