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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Electric Hydrogen
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Power Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of professional firmware or embedded software development experience for mid-level candidates; strong academic, project, or internship experience in embedded systems for junior-level candidates
  • Experience developing low-level embedded firmware in C
  • Experience with embedded systems development tools, including compilers, debuggers, and IDEs
  • Experience with version control and issue-tracking tools such as Git and Jira
  • Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, and Ethernet
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of automated build systems
  • Knowledge of the design and implementation of power electronics control loops
  • Basic knowledge of Linux environments, particularly for development toolchains, GUIs, build systems, logging, and testing tools
What the job really is

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer at Electric Hydrogen, you will develop real-time firmware for power electronics and auxiliary electronics, engaging in the entire embedded development lifecycle. Your daily tasks will include board bring-up, driver development, control algorithm implementation, and troubleshooting firmware and hardware interactions. Collaboration with various engineering teams is essential to ensure reliable embedded solutions for the company's products.

Benefits
  • Equity grant
  • Time off programs
  • $75/month cell phone allowance
  • 4% employer 401(k) match
  • Access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
  • Discretionary bonus
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid indication
  • Base salary range provided, but actual salary will depend on various factors
  • The role requires collaboration with multiple engineering teams, which may lead to a dynamic work environment
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