Gridware
Firmware Engineer
TLDR
Develop power-efficient embedded firmware to monitor the grid, solving power, communications, and signal-processing challenges for remote regions.
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.
Responsibilities
Develop C/C++ firmware for our microcontroller platform
Implement drivers for microcontroller peripherals and external sensors
Work with our backend codebase to develop and test device communications
Maintain and extend our build system to support various embedded hardware platforms
Develop efficient data processing and collection algorithms in a resource-constrained environment
Develop unit tests, write and execute test plans
Required Skills
Strong C and/or C++ knowledge
Python or another scripting language
Comfortable using Git
Comfortable in a Linux development environment
Comfortable working across multiple domains (hardware, firmware, software)
3+ years embedded software engineering experience (Embedded Linux, RTOS’s, bare metal, etc)
Experience developing and debugging hardware
Bonus Skills
Strong understanding of operating system and real-time operating system concepts
Assembly language (extra bonus points for ARM)
Basic web programming knowledge (backend)
Comfortable debugging with an oscilloscope and/or logic analyzer
Professional experience deploying firmware
Experience with LoRa, SigFox, or other Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANS)
Experience with digital signal processing (DSP)
Previous experience in rapidly scaling startups
Previous experience working with CMs/ODMs on medium to high-volume products
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
Health Insurance
Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
Company-paid training
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.
Firmware Engineer