Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, AssetWatch
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Remote monitoring for proactive maintenance
Job no longer available
Remote monitoring for proactive maintenance
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
Plus equity
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build the leading proactive maintenance platform for industrial organizations around the world.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in developing, testing, and maintaining firmware for industrial IoT devices
- This role demands a deep understanding of embedded systems, proven leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions in complex environments
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with a strong focus on industrial or IoT applications
- Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python
- Extensive experience with microcontroller and microprocessor platforms such as ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A, PIC, STM32, and ESP32
- Advanced knowledge of embedded systems design, including hardware-software integration and system-level architecture
- Experience with cellular IoT (Cat-M1, NB-IoT) and private LTE/5G, with a strong understanding of modem integration, network protocols, RF performance optimization, and troubleshooting connectivity issues across various platforms
- Proficiency with RTOSs (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr), Linux based OSs, and bare-metal programming
- In-depth understanding of wireless communication protocols such as Thread, Matter, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and LoRaWAN
- Advanced hands-on experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
- Proven ability to manage expectations, effectively prioritize tasks, and utilize issue and project management tools like Jira to ensure efficient project delivery and team collaboration
- Mastery of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Desirable
- Expertise in cybersecurity principles and secure firmware development
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and IoT frameworks
- Proven ability to lead projects using agile development methodologies
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems used in industrial IoT devices
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware and hardware components
- Architect and implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level drivers for microcontrollers and processors
- Define and implement robust communication protocols such as MQTT, Ethernet/IP, SPI, I2C, I2S, and UART
- Conduct advanced unit testing, debugging, and validation of firmware to ensure reliability and performance
- Optimize firmware for power efficiency, memory usage, and performance constraints in large-scale deployments
- Drive code reviews and ensure adherence to industry-leading coding standards and practices
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including firmware architecture, design specifications, and testing procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver high-quality IoT solutions
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance product offerings
Our take
Across the manufacturing industry, lost production time equates to over $1 trillion of lost revenue each year. Much of this is due to foreseeable errors in machinery, many of which could have been fixed before they broke. AssetWatch, previously known as Nikola Labs, works with manufacturing companies to reduce unplanned downtime in their machinery and technology.
Focused on discovering machinery faults before it is too late, the company's wireless vibration sensors connect to a team of certified vibration experts who leverage machine learning to analyse the data. Hence, its prescriptive and predictive maintenance alerts signal potential faults before failure occurs, thus reducing potential downtime from these machinery faults.
With a wide range of solutions spanning software to IoT, AssetWatch appeals to everyone from factory managers to leadership teams - giving everyone a comprehensive overview of manufacturing health. The company has enjoyed significant funding and growth since its founding in 2014, and is planning to continue expanding and scaling up the business.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Apr 2025
$75m
SERIES C
May 2024
$38m
SERIES B
Total funding: $150.7m
Company benefits
- Equity options
- Flexible work schedule
- Full benefits and 401K + 401K Match
- Opportunity to make a real impact every day
- Unlimited PTO
Company HQ
Westerville, OH
Leadership
Will Zell
(Executive Chairman)Previously CEO of AssetWatch. Currently Founding Partner of Ohio Angel Collective, Founder of Vessel, and is on the Advisory Board for IKOVE Venture Partners.
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