Sr. Firmware Engineer, IOT and Connectivity

ALSO.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSO., a leading electric mobility company, seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer for IOT and Connectivity. This role focuses on firmware development, collaboration with various teams, and optimization for low-power operation. Candidates should have strong skills in C programming and wireless technologies, with a B.S. or M.S. in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience. A competitive salary and robust health coverage are offered as part of the benefits.

Benefits

Health coverage

Flexible time off

401(k) match

One Medical membership

Rich fertility and family building benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in firmware development with a focus on wireless communications.
• Expert in C programming, ideally familiar with C++, Python, and bash scripting.
• Hands-on experience debugging in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for IOT-related features and ensure robust code delivery.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to architect end-to-end IOT systems.
• Optimize firmware for low-power operation.

Skills

Firmware development

C programming

Wireless technologies

Collaboration

Security measures

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

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About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

What You Will Do

• Firmware development of critical hardware validation, wireless bring-up, and IOT-related features, such as over-the-air updates and telemetry upload, interfacing with existing cloud infrastructure where appropriate
• Partner with HW, UX, cloud, mobile, and other firmware teams to architect end-to-end IOT systems
• Design and implement features, as well as related tests, to deliver mission critical, robust code
• Optimize firmware for low-power operation, extending the battery life of IoT devices and supporting energy-efficient designs. Profile power consumption and identify opportunities for optimization on the submodule as well as system level.
• Implement robust security measures within firmware to safeguard devices against potential threats, ensuring data integrity, authentication, and encryption protocols are in place.
• Develop a robust CI/CD pipeline and advocate for best practices to help grow a high performance team with highly automated tools and testing
• Collaborate with QA teams and leverage metrics to monitor for and debug issues
• Engage effectively with third party firms by delivering clear specifications and requirements and managing execution
  
  

What You Will Bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in firmware development, focused on wireless communications on common silicon, especially Nordic.
• Expert in C programming, ideally familiar with C++, Python, and bash scripting
• Past experience working with wireless technologies (BLE, LTE, GPS, NFC, UWB)
• Proficiency with real time operating system concepts including direct experience with Zephyr RTOS and/or FreeRTOS.
• Hands on experience debugging in real world environments with wireless diagnostics tooling such as wireshark
• Knowledge of basic communication protocol principles - messaging, network, security, compression
• Specific experience working with IOT data protocols (e.g. MQTT, HTTP), OTA, wireless regulatory compliance, and cloud APIs a big plus
• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
  
  

The salary for this position ranges from $165,000 to $220,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks And Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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