Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Petlibro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet technology is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to innovate and develop embedded firmware systems for IoT devices. The role involves close collaboration with hardware and software teams to enhance pet care products. You'll work on real-time data processing and wireless connectivity, shaping the future of pet tech.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for IoT devices.
• Develop and optimize firmware drivers, RTOS, and low-power solutions.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

IoT connectivity protocols

Debugging

Power management

Tools

JTAG

GDB

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

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About Petlibro

Petlibro is a design thinking company creating products that nurture the intertwined lives of pets & their people. We launched with a philosophy that good design, in form & in function, can make a difference. Petlibro innovates with the latest technology to solve everyday problems for the modern pet parents and revolutionize how we care for our pets.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
  
  
  

About Petlibro

Petlibro is a design thinking company creating products that nurture the intertwined lives of pets & their people. We launched with a philosophy that good design, in form & in function, can make a difference. Petlibro innovates with the latest technology to solve everyday problems for the modern pet parents and revolutionize how we care for our pets.

Since 2019, Petlibro has grown into one of the best-selling pet tech brands globally. From smart feeders with app insights to ultra-filtered automatic fountains, to pet health focused smart apps, its products are engineered to magnify the bond between your pet and you. We will be launching cutting edge AI pet tech for modern pet care, come join the team and be the leader in the AI pet tech space.

Job Summary

We are continuing to innovate in the pet technology space for pet owners & pet brands. Pet software & platform service industry is about 20:30 years behind the human's software industry and this yells out "opportunity to disrupt the market".

Our products, primarily smart IoT devices, are already making waves in the market, and we’re projected to reach over six hundred thousand monthly active users on our app by the end of 2024. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to architect, design, build, and test embedded firmware systems for the next generation of pet IoT platforms. In this role, you’ll shape the core of our technology, working closely with hardware and software teams to prototype, develop, and refine innovative pet care products.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for IoT devices.
• Develop and optimize firmware drivers, RTOS, and low-power solutions for microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M).
• Integrate wireless connectivity protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, etc.).
• Implement real-time data processing, sensor control, and power management algorithms.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware-software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure system-level functionality and performance.
• Contribute to firmware best practices, including version control, code reviews, and testing frameworks.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS-based development (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Experience with IoT connectivity protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE, MQTT, etc.).
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (STM32, ESP32, Nordic, TI).
• Solid debugging skills using tools like JTAG, GDB, and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of power management, battery optimization, and sensor integration.
  
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with OTA firmware updates and security in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of Python or embedded scripting for test automation.
• Experience in machine learning on edge devices or AI integration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Google IoT, Azure).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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