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# Staff Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Also, Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), User Authentication, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Software Debugging, Cryptographic Protocols, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Human-Computer Interaction, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1d0a82da-63c8-48e1-8afd-ca701540a229/staff-firmware-engineer-hmi

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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