Firmware Engineering Lead — Hybrid SF, Wearable Robotics

Skip; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech startup in San Francisco seeks a Firmware Engineering Lead to lead a small team in developing embedded systems for innovative wearable robotics. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of firmware experience, managing a team, specializing in embedded C/C++, and familiarity with AWS IoT Core and various microcontroller platforms. This full-time hybrid role offers opportunities to influence product development and shape the future of mobility technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in firmware development, with at least 2 leading or mentoring a team.
• Deep expertise in embedded C/C++ for real-time applications.
• Proven experience with ESP32, STM32, or comparable chipsets.

Responsibilities

• Leading and growing a small firmware engineering team.
• End-to-end embedded C/C++ development including FreeRTOS.
• Secure OTA pipelines and bootloader implementation.

Skills

Firmware development

Embedded C/C++

AWS IoT Core

Linux

Debugging

Tools

FreeRTOS

ESP32

STM32

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Job description

A forward-thinking tech startup in San Francisco seeks a Firmware Engineering Lead to lead a small team in developing embedded systems for innovative wearable robotics. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of firmware experience, managing a team, specializing in embedded C/C++, and familiarity with AWS IoT Core and various microcontroller platforms. This full-time hybrid role offers opportunities to influence product development and shape the future of mobility technology.