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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Embedded Systems Engineer - **Company:** Torus, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Interoperability, Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Serial Communications, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Control Structures, Yocto, Information Technology, Pcb Layout, Aws Iot, Docker, Resin.io - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=072e7fbfd470ce0e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, You're a systems thinker who's comfortable owning a problem end-to-end-from a register on a Modbus device to a graph in a customer dashboard. You care about code quality without letting it become a bottleneck. You're energized by the fact that the firmware you write shows up in real buildings, on real grids, doing real work. You don't need to be an energy domain expert on day one-but you're curious about how the grid works and motivated by the idea that good engineering here has an outsized impact on creating sustainable communities. You're also comfortable in a structure where a Firmware Architect sets system-level direction and you're the person who makes it real-bringing deep implementation judgment, surfacing tradeoffs, and pushing back when something won't work in practice., * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or equivalent practical experience. * 5+ years of hands-on experience developing commercial embedded software or firmware applications. * Strong Python proficiency and real production experience running Python on Embedded Linux (Yocto or similar). * Solid understanding of serial communication protocols-RS-485, Modbus, I²C, CAN, Ethernet. * Experience with real-time embedded systems: multi-threading, inter-process communication, timing constraints. * Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts to troubleshoot hardware integration issues. * Proven track record leading or mentoring engineers on technical projects., * Experience with IoT device management at scale (fleet OTA, remote diagnostics). * Familiarity with AWS IoT, MQTT, or data telemetry pipelines. * Exposure to energy storage systems, inverters, or grid-connected hardware. * Knowledge of VPP programs, demand response, or utility interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, UL 1741). * Experience with containerized embedded deployments (Docker/Balena on Linux targets). * CI/CD practices in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments., * Regularly operates a computer and other peripheral office equipment such as a printer or mouse. * Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings. * Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. * Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job. * Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required. * When on the production floor, required to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to ear protection, gloves, eye protection and/or safety helmet. * When on the production floor, ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings. ## Description In this role, you will report to our Head of Embedded Systems and will be responsible for: * Supporting and mentoring a small team of firmware engineers-ensuring technical direction matches the architectural intent, reviewing designs, and building a culture of responsiveness and collaboration. * Developing firmware features across our energy storage product lines: telemetry, control loops, cloud connectivity, and hardware abstraction layers. * Owning system integration-working closely with hardware, data, and software teams to ensure seamless interoperability across the full stack. * Driving quality through design reviews, automated testing, and documentation. 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