SPAN
Electrification
PlatformFirmwareEngineer
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“Platform Firmware Engineer at SPAN. Skills: Platform Firmware Engineering, microcontroller firmware development, C/C++ development, RTOS development, embedded systems. define and implement new features directly related to SPAN’s hardware products focusing on the lowest level - the microcontroller. everything from bootloaders on systems without an OS up through applications in C and C++ inside an RTOS”
What You'll Achieve.
achieving both secure goals for hardware-backed encryption and verification and high reliability; satisfy both the needs of the data science team to access high rate and quality data, as well as safety guarantees around consistency and accuracy; Deliver exceptional customer value; ability to deliver exceptional customer value
Industry & Context.
solve complex problems; problem-solvers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
writing software for a hardware device (on a microcontroller, and/or in Linux, etc) in C++ or C, fundamentals in modern software design with tools like Object-Oriented design, awareness of concerns like manual memory management, Experience working with standard electrical communication interfaces like UART, I2C, USB, etc
Nice to Have
Experience with the STM32 microcontroller family, Experience with functional safety and processes and standards like UL 60730, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and UL 1998, Experience writing higher level system or application software such as diagnostic command line tools or the application side of a communication interface, Wireless technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth and Zigbee, Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment, Clean energy hardware in a multidisciplinary environment
What You'll Do.
define and implement new features directly related to SPAN’s hardware products focusing on the lowest level - the microcontroller
everything from bootloaders on systems without an OS up through applications in C and C++ inside an RTOS
own large user-facing features from conception through implementation on future hardware products
working independently to bring them to completion
Designing an OTA system that encompasses a variety of communication interfaces
while achieving both secure goals for hardware-backed encryption and verification and high reliability
Working with system architects to invent a data steaming architecture for a new product family which can satisfy both the needs of the data science team to access high rate and quality data
as well as safety guarantees around consistency and accuracy
Representing the Device Software team in group settings and evangelizing engineering best practices
Participating in code and design reviews as well as authoring documents which further reinforce these goals
supporting engineers across the org in hitting them
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working with their peers to solve complex problems; Engineers work directly with the broader software, product, and hardware teams to ensure the right things get built at the right time; Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills; Great at building trust and driving decisions to a resolution; Track record of taking ownership over projects and willingness to help others with theirs, from design and code review through to mentorship of new employees; collaborate closely with our teams in the US and across the globe; dynamic interactions and hands-on teamwork; truly collaborative environment where every team member’s contribution matters
Communication Scope
Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Process & Methodology
Track record of taking ownership over projects
Full Job Description
OUR MISSION SPAN IS ENABLING ELECTRIFICATION FOR ALL ⚡ WE ARE A MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANY DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND DEPLOYING PRODUCTS THAT ELECTRIFY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS, AND SLOW THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. - Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere. - Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives. AT SPAN, WE BELIEVE IN: - Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy - Making electrification upgrades possible - Building more resilient homes with reliable backup - Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid THE ROLE THE TEAM AND ROLE SPAN’s Device Software team is responsible for all of the software that is physically embodied in our hardware products. Our first product - the SPAN Panel - contains a complex network of microcontrollers and a single board computer that must work together to react quickly to changing conditions with impeccable reliability in order to perform its job. We look for friendly, excellent engineers who enjoy working with their peers to solve complex problems and prioritize trusting that the people we hire are capable of great things when well supported. Engineers work directly with the broader software, product, and hardware teams to ensure the right things get built at the right time. As an engineer on the Device Software team you will define and implement new features directly related to SPAN’s hardware products focusing on the lowest level - the microcontroller. This includes everything from bootloaders on systems without an OS up through applications in C and C++ inside an RTOS. Hardware products are central to SPAN’s business and writing firmware for even our smallest microcontrollers means working on something that directly impacts the user experience. You will own large user-facing features from
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