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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** MESH
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Hardware Platform Interface, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Software Maintenance, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Build Tools
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/firmware-engineer-mesh-optical-technologies-8111122

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
 * Demonstrated experience bringing up real-time embedded systems from scratch
 * Proficiency in C or C++ and Python
 * Experience writing and optimizing high-performance drivers for I²C, SPI, ADC sampling, DMA, or similar protocols
 * Familiarity with application development and distributed systems architecture in a Linux environment
 * Strong first-principles problem-solving skills and a focus on designing bug-free, maintainable software
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively in dynamic, cross-functional teams
 * Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

 * Experience reviewing hardware schematics and defining HW/SW interfaces
 * Demonstrated expertise architecting and implementing high-performance DSP and signal-processing algorithms
 * Hands-on familiarity with real-time operating systems, build systems, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
 * Background in robotics, controls, or physical-systems integration
 * Leadership experience mentoring engineers and driving complex firmware/software projects to completion

## Description

* Architect and implement low-level firmware that controls all aspects of transceiver behavior, including link bring-up, signal conditioning, and real-time diagnostics
 * Develop and tune algorithms for automatic eye opening, link training, and adaptive signal optimization under varying conditions
 * Design robust boot, initialization, and fail-safe mechanisms, ensuring reliable startup and recovery across thousands of deployed devices
 * Own firmware validation and release workflows, including automated test coverage, factory flashing procedures, and traceability of shipped code
 * Interface directly with hardware teams to define control schemes for custom silicon, power management, thermal behavior, and I/O signaling
 * Continuously optimize for performance, power, and reliability, pushing bare-metal systems to operate at the limits of the hardware platform


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