Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer, Butlr
$160-185k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
Anonymous people sensing & occupancy detection platform
Open for applications
Anonymous people sensing & occupancy detection platform
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$160-185k
Office located in Burlingame, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable smarter buildings and an increased quality of life by making spaces people-aware without compromising privacy.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with formal training in embedded development
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and delivering high-quality, reliable products
- Extensive expertise in embedded operating systems, kernel development, or device drivers on multi-core systems, with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time
- Mastery of programming languages such as Python, C, Rust, or C++, with a focus on microcontroller development and delivering clean, maintainable code
- Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in distributed systems, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- In-depth understanding of networking, communication systems, and data security, with significant experience ensuring product robustness and security
- Proven experience with cloud-based architectures for IoT and embedded systems, including AWS or other platforms, with a focus on reliability and scalability
- Strong commitment to developing testable code and leading the adoption of test-driven development practices across the team
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across the organization
Desirable
- Experience leading products from concept through mass production, with a strong understanding of the entire product development lifecycle
- Deep expertise in RF and wireless communications, particularly Bluetooth, mesh networking, and IoT systems
- Knowledge of electrical or mechanical test harnesses, control code, and fixture design
- Familiarity with advanced networking protocols and embedded communication systems
What the job involves
- In this role, you will drive the technical direction of our embedded firmware development, mentor a team of engineers, and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and reliability
- Provide technical leadership in the design and development of advanced embedded firmware, setting the standard for quality, performance, and reliability across the team
- Architect and oversee the implementation of scalable embedded software solutions, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and product teams, to define and execute the embedded firmware roadmap
- Lead the development and execution of rigorous testing strategies, ensuring comprehensive coverage and validation of all edge case scenarios
- Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, guiding the team in identifying and mitigating potential risks proactively
- Mentor and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Our take
Butlr, an Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), leverages a wireless heat sensor and AI which detects human presence and movement to gauge how space is being used.
The tech is targeted predominantly towards enterprise clients who want to better understand how their commercial and office space is functioning, as well as for fall detection in senior care. Crucially, Butlr’s sensor does not capture any personally identifiable information – which should help its popularity with employees and occupants.
Though it’s not the only company to make inroads in the workspace and spatial analytics niche, with the likes of Density and VergeSense also growing, it's encouraging that Butlr has been able to land big clients in the form of Georgia Pacific and Carrier.
Having completed three major fundraises in consecutive years, Butlr’s headcount is growing steadily on both product and commercial fronts.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2024
$38m
SERIES B
Mar 2023
$5m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $71.4m
Company benefits
- Gold Health, Vision, and Dental
- Generous PTO & Sick Leave
- 401K plan
- Commuter benefits
- Equity incentives
- Parental leave
- San Francisco & Boston Offices
- Remote friendly team
Company values
- Innovation – From our MIT and Berkeley roots to our recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, we pride ourselves on seeking innovative solutions to thorny problems. Innovation is often synonymous with simplicity. We thus strive to simplify, to approach hard problems via first principles, to not be afraid to challenge convention.
- Get stuff done – We are thinkers and dreamers but, above all, we are builders. Innovation is just theory if nothing gets done. We work at pace and are not afraid to hustle to deliver quality work on time and on scope. We are driven by the end result and we celebrate the realized.
- Low egos – We wouldn’t be the team we are today if we let our egos get in the way. We grow when our teammates grow and blossom next to us. It's why we feel safe in mindfully giving and receiving feedback. We collaborate with one another towards our shared mission. We give up our legos and always play the ball, not the person.
- Ownership & Accountability – We believe in acting and thinking like owners, proactively owning our work and not hesitating to pitch in elsewhere when the team needs it. We also believe in being held accountable for our work, and using any shortfalls as learning opportunities to improve ourselves.
- Excellence – Excellence lies beyond simply executing a task in the optimal way. Having good judgment when making compromises, noticing where there's opportunity to improve, and always striving for the best is what we believe constitutes excellence—and everyday we show up with this in mind.
- Adaptability – We believe that the only constant is change and that we need to constantly be evolving ourselves accordingly. We strive to adopt a growth mindset, to always be learning, to push ourselves out of our comfort zone, and to handle change and ambiguity in stride.
Company HQ
Country Club Manor, Hillsborough, CA
Articles
Leadership
Honghao Deng
(CEO & Co-Founder)Forbes 30 under 30. Former Research Affiliate at MIT Media Lab (from which Butlr emerged). Former Research Scientist at Airbnb.
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