Firmware Engineer
TLDR
Build C/C++ firmware for a microcontroller platform, integrating sensor drivers and signal processing to detect subtle faults and stop grid-ignited wildfires.
About Gridware
Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io.
Role Description
Our goal is to stop grid-ignited wildfires. To do that, our devices need to run robust, well-tested, and power efficient firmware. We are looking for you to help us develop that firmware. You will solve challenges related to power consumption, communications, and signal processing, enabling our devices to detect increasingly subtle faults in increasingly remote regions.
Responsibilities
Required Skills
Bonus Skills
This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!
Gridware Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Paid parental leave
Alternating day off (every other Monday)
“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Commuter allowance
Company-paid training
Benefits
Education Stipend
Company-paid training
Health Insurance
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Commuter allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
Gridware builds advanced technology for the electrical grid, specifically through its Active Grid Response platform that utilizes high-precision sensors for real-time monitoring. Targeting utility companies, this innovative system helps detect potential disturbances early to prevent outages and enhance the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.
- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- computer software
- Funding stage
- Series B
- Total raised
- $97M raised
- Last funding
- Raised November 2025