Staff Firmware Engineer

• Firmware development of critical hardware validation, board bring-up, and HMI-related features, such as GUIs, lighting and hand controls.
• Partner with HW, UX, cloud, manufacturing, and other firmware teams to execute end-to-end development.
• 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 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
• Willing to travel at least 1-2 weeks a year

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in firmware development in a microcontroller environment, particularly ST.
• Expert in C programming, ideally familiar with C++, Python, and bash scripting
• Past experience working with GUI and graphics libraries. LVGL is a plus.
• Proficiency with real time operating system concepts including direct experience with FreeRTOS.
• Experience supporting manufacturing teams and working with CMs
• Knowledge of basic communication protocol principles - messaging, network, security, compression
• Familiarity with digital sensor calibration techniques.
• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

The salary for this position ranges from $165,000 to $210,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks & 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

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.