Embedded Systems Engineer – Real-Time, C/C++, Python

Mainspring Energy, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Benefits

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking an experienced software engineer to advance embedded systems on a revolutionary linear generator. You will work hands-on with hardware, contribute to firmware and Python tooling, and help ensure robust diagnostics and repair-ready systems.

The role emphasizes producing high-quality C++ code for embedded Linux and bare-metal environments, with opportunities to shape software across hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years embedded software development experience.
• Languages: C/C++ and Python.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Firmware and software development: design, write, and maintain production-ready C++ code for diverse hardware architectures including embedded Linux and bare metal/RTOS environments.
• Python tooling and automation: develop Python applications, CLI utilities, and scripts interfacing with embedded devices for bring-up, configuration, data logging, and manufacturing tests.
• Diagnostic and HMI interfaces: architect and implement standards-based communication interfaces (e.g., APIs, Modbus, MQTT) exposing telemetry, system states, and error logs to HMIs.
• System robustness for repair: develop self-diagnostic routines, non-volatile fault logging, and state-reporting mechanisms for field service troubleshooting.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Mainspring Energy is seeking an experienced software engineer to advance embedded systems on a revolutionary linear generator. You will work hands-on with hardware, contribute to firmware and Python tooling, and help ensure robust diagnostics and repair-ready systems.

The role emphasizes producing high-quality C++ code for embedded Linux and bare-metal environments, with opportunities to shape software across hardware platforms.