Utilidata · 1 month ago
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expUtilidata is a fast-growing NVIDIA-backed edge AI company focused on enhancing power utilization in energy-intensive infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop production-grade firmware for power grid edge computing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement embedded systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Clean EnergyEnergyPower GridSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy production-grade firmware across multiple hardware platforms, architecting scalable, fault-tolerant components
Support hardware bring-up efforts and collaborate directly with hardware engineering teams during development cycles
Develop and optimize real-time embedded software using C/C++, RTOS, and bare-metal programming for resource-constrained microcontrollers
Implement and debug communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, LTE, WiFi) for IoT device connectivity
Establish and enforce firmware engineering standards, including coding conventions, testing protocols, and documentation requirements
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, static analysis, and version-controlled release processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with external contractors, cloud infrastructure, AI/algorithms, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions
Mentor and develop team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
7+ years developing and delivering production firmware for embedded systems
Expert proficiency in C/C++ with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming
Strong understanding of embedded system architecture, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
Experience with IoT devices utilizing microcontrollers, communication modules (LTE, Bluetooth, WiFi), and edge computing
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and working directly with hardware teams during development
Knowledge of debugging tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and version control systems (Git)
Strong communication skills and collaborative work style with cross-functional teams
Ability to travel up to 20% of time
Preferred
Experience shipping firmware in high-reliability industries (medical devices, automotive, aerospace, industrial control)
Experience with FPGA integration and firmware development
Expertise in Agile development methodologies and firmware design patterns
Familiarity with UL compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements for power systems
Understanding of the physics, mathematics, and hardware components which underlie the U.S. electricity grid and evolving power systems
Experience with Rust or modern embedded programming languages
Familiarity with ML, IoT, and AI SOMs (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, AMD/XILINX Kria)
Benefits
10% annual bonus target
Stock options
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, vision
Employer-match 401k
Company
Utilidata
Utilidata is a grid technology startup that integrates AI capabilities to enhance data utilization and operational efficiency.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$95.3MKey Investors
Renown Capital PartnersMoore Strategic VenturesKeyframe Capital Partners
2025-04-29Series C· $60.3M
2022-02-08Series B· $26.75M
2020-08-10Series A· $8.25M
Leadership Team
Josh Brumberger
Chief Executive Officer
Marissa Hummon
Chief Technology Officer
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