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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** PLAUD INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Keil, Artificial Intelligence, Altium Designer, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Electronic Design Automation, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wi-Fi Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/firmware-engineer-san-francisco-plaud-9016128

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
 * Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience on MCU platforms and RTOS environments.
 * Proficiency with development and debugging tools such as Keil, IAR Embedded Workbench, VS Code, or Eclipse, and familiarity with JTAG/SWD debuggers and logic analyzers.
 * Experience working closely with hardware teams using schematic/PCB tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or KiCad for hardware bring-up and debugging.
 * Experience with low-power systems, sensors, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi) used in wearable or IoT devices.

## Description

* Develop embedded firmware for AI wearable prototypes, enabling communication between MCU, sensors, wireless modules, and other hardware components.
 * Bring up new hardware platforms, perform firmware debugging, and validate system functionality.
 * Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to build fully integrated prototype devices.
 * Implement and optimize firmware for low-power operation, device control, and basic system functions.
 * Support rapid prototype iteration and prepare firmware architecture for handoff to the Shenzhen engineering team.


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