Full Stack and Firmware Engineer

Dojo Five; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 114,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a Full Stack and Firmware Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Node.js and React to build cutting-edge applications while also developing and debugging firmware for embedded systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a remote-first environment that values work-life balance, creativity, and collaboration. With a commitment to modernizing the firmware industry, you will contribute to impactful projects and be part of a culture that prioritizes learning and growth. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

401k with 4% match

Health, Vision, Dental coverage

Remote work environment

Internal training and development

Diverse team interactions

Annual offsites

Qualifications

• Expertise in full stack development with Node.js and React.
• Experience with embedded Linux and firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust firmware for embedded systems.
• Collaborate across teams to define technical strategies.

Skills

Node.js

React

Python

Golang

Postgres

AWS

DevOps

Docker

C

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Testing tools for embedded systems

Automated builds

Job description

Dojo Five is a dynamic startup leading the revolution in embedded firmware development. With a focus on innovation, quality, and security, we strive to modernize firmware development and deployment experiences. Our mission is to drive the firmware industry forward through modern tools, techniques, culture, and technologies. Having modernized over 100 projects, our goal is to impact 10,000 more in the next decade.

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Full Stack and Firmware Engineer.

What we’re looking for:

• A Full Stack Expert - You’re comfortable with more than one language, but have a lot of experience in Node and React. You’re a driven, highly competent, and experienced developer who prides themselves on quality and speed.
• A Firmware Expert - You’ve written and shipped production code for embedded Linux machines, microcontrollers, or some combination of the two. You can competently advise on design tradeoffs, develop firmware, debug hardware/software issues, and read a schematic.
• An Architect - You’re comfortable crafting robust, distributed systems that achieve both short and long-term business goals.
• An Influencer - You communicate well across the organization to help define technical strategies and design tactics to execute them. You have the ability to articulate a clear technical vision.
• Clean, Performant Code - You are passionate about code quality and automation. You know that great user experience means responsiveness and you know how to build for scale.
• Ahead of the curve - You stay current with the latest tools and techniques. You're comfortable driving the implementation and adoption of new frameworks, tools, and technologies when appropriate.
• Agile and Lean - You understand agile and lean best practices and like working in a fast-paced, agile development environment. You understand how to slice work in a way that focuses on the highest value.
• A Mentor - You have a passion for passing on your hard-earned experience. You disseminate knowledge and strive to level up those around you.
• You get sh*t done - We’re ready to move fast and make waves. You’re thorough yet biased toward execution and getting proof of value.

Technical skills required to support our stack:

• Full stack experience with the following skills:
• Node.js
• React
• Python
• Golang
• Postgres
• AWS
• DevOps background (preferred)
• Good understanding of Docker
• C, C++
• Experience writing drivers in a bare metal environment for a variety of applications
• Strong communicator, experience leading discussions with clients translating business needs to requirements
• Experience using testing tools for embedded (Ceedling, Google Test, CppUTest, etc)
• Experience using Git, unit testing, automated builds, and other modern embedded workflow elements
• Able to read and understand schematics and debug hardware-level issues

Great to have but not required:

• Product management or customer-research experience
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles
• Good understanding of or experience with embedded firmware development
• Solid experience with Docker
• Embedded Linux (Yocto or Buildroot)
• C++ or Rust on an embedded device
• Cortex-A or Cortex-M
• Embedded security (TrustZone, Secure elements, Secure boot)

You’re the perfect candidate if you have all of the above and…

• You’ve been a project lead or architect for development tools companies like: Atlassian, CircleCI, GitLab… You get the idea.

What we offer:

• Remote work environment
• Generous PTO
• High-flexibility / high-accountability environment
• 401k with 4% match
• Group Life
• Health, Vision, Dental

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applicants at this time. Dojo Five is an equal opportunity employer.

Life-Work Balance

You read that right–“Life” first then “Work”. Dojo Five is a remote-first company where the team works hard, but we know that balancing life with work is important to feeling great about what you do. That is why we are proud to offer the following benefits:

• We are a mostly-distributed team. Working remotely is part of our culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life - company pays 75% of the cost.
• Internal focus on training and development - you WILL learn a LOT here.
• Work with a diverse group of firmware professionals
• Offsites and team connection opportunities annually

Our pay ranges are based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applicants at this time.

Dojo Five is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary range: $114,000 - $133,000

* Disclaimer: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company and/or client.