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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Firmware Engineer - **Company:** RST RE, LLC - **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Multipoint Control Unit, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), PIC Microcontroller, Fpga Hardware, Safety Critical Systems, Yocto, Bare Metal, U-Boot, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ef9aa70ed970b28 ## About the Role * Core Firmware Expertise: 4 to 7+ years of professional embedded/firmware engineering experience writing clean, production-ready C and C++. * Microcontroller Mastery: Proven hands-on experience developing for bare-metal and RTOS-based MCU architectures. * Hardware Debugging Skills: Direct experience using bench-top hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters). * Work Authorization: US Citizenship is strictly required due to defense contract security guidelines. * On-Site Presence: Willingness to work in-office 5 days a week in Torrance, CA (Relocation assistance available for top candidates). Strong Pluses * Hands-on exposure to embedded Linux (U-Boot, custom kernel driver development, device trees, Yocto, or Buildroot). * Prior experience developing software for safety-critical systems within aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or maritime technology. * Familiarity with FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL) or digital signal processing (DSP). * Personal hardware or firmware side projects (tinkerers and builders are highly valued!). Mindset & Team Fit * High Autonomy & Ownership: Thrives in a fast-paced, zero-to-one startup setting where you take complete end-to-end accountability for technical outcomes. * Firmware Generalist: Broad architectural adaptability across different microprocessors, platforms, and low-level system paradigms. * Low Ego & High Candor: Constructive approach to code reviews, technical debate, and rapid iteration. ## Description Back by top-tier venture capital, our lean, high-caliber engineering team (~15 people) is composed of alumni from leading aerospace, defense, and hardware pioneers. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Firmware Engineer to serve as our second dedicated firmware hire in a zero-to-one seat at the center of our hardware-to-cloud ecosystem., In this high-ownership role, you will architect, build, and maintain firmware across bare-metal microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems designed for continuous, autonomous operation in harsh maritime environments. You will collaborate closely with electrical, hardware, and cloud engineering teams to bring up new PCBAs, optimize boot flows, and ensure reliable edge-to-cloud sensor data pipelines., * Firmware Architecture & Ownership: Lead the design, continuous evolution, and deployment of firmware across bare-metal MCUs, RTOS, and embedded Linux platforms. * Full-Stack Embedded Development: Write high-performance, production-grade C/C++ code, handle low-level board bring-up, configure bootloaders (U-Boot), write custom kernel drivers, and optimize boot sequences. * Hardware Debugging & Integration: Work alongside electrical engineers to bring up new custom PCBAs and troubleshoot hardware-level issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters. * Edge-to-Cloud Data Pipeline: Partner with cloud/data platform teams to format, ingest, and reliably backhaul high-volume acoustic and environmental sensor telemetry over satellite communications. * Production-Grade Reliability: Implement rigorous security standards, establish automated CI/CD firmware build pipelines, and ensure maximum uptime for long-duration, unattended deployments at sea. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)