Senior Firmware Engineer

Yotta Energy

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    About Yotta Energy Yotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. This role collaborates closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded solutions.

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    LocationAustin, TX

    Description

    About Yotta Energy Yotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, Yotta Energy is the place for you. We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for next-generation hardware products. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), low level hardware interfaces, and firmware architecture. This role collaborates closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded solutions.Responsibilities
    • Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded platforms
    • Develop low-level drivers, bootloaders, communication protocols, and application-layer firmware
    • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and troubleshoot hardware/firmware integration issues
    • Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, power consumption, and reliability
    • Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
    • Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures
    • Support product bring-up, manufacturing, and field troubleshooting activities
    • Participate in requirements analysis, technical documentation, and project planning
    • Mentor junior firmware engineers and provide technical leadership across projects
    • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule and within quality standards
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
    • 5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development
    • Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems
    • Experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, PIC, AVR, or similar microcontrollers
    • Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, or BLE
    • Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or embedded Linux
    • Familiarity with debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers
    • Experience using version control systems such as Git
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and technical drawings
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master’s degree in a related technical field
    • Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, LTE)
    • Knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and embedded cybersecurity practices
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
    • Familiarity with IoT devices and cloud-connected embedded applications
    • Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or industrial automation
    Skills & Competencies
    • Strong understanding of embedded system architecture
    • Excellent debugging and optimization skills
    • Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
    • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
    • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability
    What We Offer 
    • Up to $150,000 a year 
    • Comprehensive benefits package 
    • Collaborative, mission driven work environment 
    Work Authorization Requirement  Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship Why Join Yotta Energy At Yotta Energy you won’t be one of many, you’ll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.

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