Senior Firmware Development Lead

4 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States FELLOW Full time
Firmware Development Lead

At Fellow, we're seeking a highly skilled Firmware Development Lead to join our team. As a key member of our firmware team, you will play a lead role in the design and development of on-device firmware for our connected home appliances. Your expertise in real-time operating systems, embedded systems, and firmware development will be instrumental in creating new product experiences that span from the hardware UI, pumps, and control systems to connected mobile applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class products.
  • Lead the firmware development that brings new product ideas to life, creating systems that deliver high performance and reliability.
  • Design and develop embedded firmware using FreeRTOS, ensuring smooth operation of features like on-device GUIs, control systems, and connectivity to mobile applications.
  • Architect and optimize firmware for resource-constrained environments, focusing on efficiency, low power usage, and stability.
  • Build firmware that integrates securely and efficiently with AWS IoT for remote device control, data streaming, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
  • Ensure seamless communication between connected appliances and cloud infrastructure, working alongside cloud engineers to optimize IoT functionality.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between firmware and the physical systems of the device.
  • Partner with mobile app teams to ensure consistent, real-time interaction between the device and mobile apps.
  • Lead design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in firmware development.
  • Lead efforts to optimize firmware performance, focusing on real-time responsiveness, efficient memory use, and low power consumption.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware using industry-standard tools, ensuring system reliability and performance benchmarks are met.
  • Take ownership of firmware development for new and existing products, continuously improving code quality and system performance through iterative testing and validation.
  • Lead efforts to improve OTA firmware updates and streamline the deployment process.


Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with a focus on real-time operating systems (RTOS) and connected consumer products.
  • Deep expertise in FreeRTOS or other RTOS environments, with a strong understanding of multitasking, scheduling, and system performance optimization.
  • Experience with AWS IoT services and secure, scalable IoT communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, TLS).
  • Strong knowledge of microcontroller platforms (ARM Cortex, STM32, etc.) and peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART).
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
  • Experience working with on-device GUIs and integrating firmware with mobile applications.
  • Strong debugging skills and experience with tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Familiarity with embedded development tools (version control, CI/CD) and OTA firmware update processes.


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with MQTT or other IoT communication protocols.
  • Experience with control systems and sensor integration is a plus, but not required.
  • Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi) for IoT devices.
  • Experience with GUI development frameworks for embedded devices.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for IoT devices.
  • Familiarity with testing and validation for IoT hardware devices.
  • Experience with mobile app deployment, managing updates and mapping compatibility between on-device firmware and new mobile app capabilities.
  • Familiarity with security practices for IoT devices and systems, including encryption, secure boot, and TLS/SSL protocols.


Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation including employee equity plan
Generous paid time off plan
401k with company contribution after 6 months of employment
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Monthly Fitness Stipend
Paid Parental Leave
Better Yourself Wellness credit & Better Your Community donation matching
Generous discount on Fellow products
Best coffee anywhere

Salary Range:
$185,000-195,000


We are committed to building diverse teams and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Fellow is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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