Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

About the role

This is a career-defining opportunity to play a crucial role in a hyper-scale AI company that is transforming the future of autonomous systems, energy, and the built environment. As an Embedded Systems Engineer at PassiveLogic, you will co-lead development of our suite of building controller hardware products, from zero to manufacture. You'll collaborate closely with the electrical, mechanical, industrial design, and verification/validation (V&V) teams to deliver robust, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems: End to end development, from architecture design to high-volume production, of firmware and software for our embedded platforms, that is robust, functional, power-efficient, and feature-rich.
• Test and validate embedded systems: Design and implement HIL/SIL testing frameworks to validate robust, fail-safe code before V&V handoff.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and industrial design teams to maintain product vision alignment.
• Collaborate on Feature Development: Work with platform architects, product management, and product design teams to architect and implement new features from initial concept to productization.
• Ensure Hardware-Firmware Platform Robustness: Use a structured and efficient approach to bug management. Perform hands-on system debugging to integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation: Maintain meticulous engineering and code documentation and communicate progress/design intent.

Requirements

You must have Proven experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field—or proven exceptional ability through experience. 6+ years working with embedded systems and embedded software development Very strong embedded programming skills (C, C++, Python, etc) Embedded Linux and/or RTOS system development experience Strong electronic laboratory and debugging skills Familiarity with schematics and electronic systems Proficiency in Git for version control, collaboration, and maintaining high-quality codebases Exceptional Communication Skills: An ability to document/communicate clearly to effectively lead, mentor, and align teams Organized and Strategic: An organized, structured approach to complex project leadership and an enthusiasm for owning work within the context of the big picture Collaborative Mindset: You thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, knowing the best hardware is built when everyone's brainpower is in the mix Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate Problem solving: You own this role. When issues arise, be the empowered force that solves them, rolling-up to product management and leadership A self-driven curious mindset: Able to independently research, learn, and solve complex challenges. Experience with or a desire to explore setting up and deploying AI-assisted testing systems is a bonus You should have ARM SoC development experience Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Mesh, Zigbee) Experience with schematic capture and board layout using Altium Familiarity with safety and radio compliance testing is helpful Familiarity with RF design Swift language experience Experience with autonomous systems, Machine Learning, or energy systems Personal projects showcasing initiative and technical depth (include these with your application!)

Qualifications

PassiveLogic can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities to the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements above, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous equity share package
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Disability and life Insurance options
• Flexible PTOTeam-building events
• Free catered lunch in the office Monday — Friday
• Free ski pass (We are at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon)
• Free National Park pass
• Onsite Gym