Own the complete firmware stack for analog connectivity products, from low-level hardware abstraction through customer-facing APIs
Design and implement embedded firmware that controls complex analog subsystems including adaptive equalization, gain control, PLL/CDR feedback loops, and thermal management
Architect calibration algorithms, state machines, and control flow for managing analog tuning parameters across process, voltage, and temperature variation
Establish software quality gates and validation criteria at each development phase
Help recruit and hire two engineers to join your team, with ongoing involvement in recruiting as the team expands
Lead your team, whether through direct management or technical mentorship, through design, implementation, code review, and debugging activities
Lead architecture discussions and technical tradeoff decisions; balance performance, code size, maintainability, and time-to-market
Serve as the go-to technical expert for mixed-signal firmware and analog control loop behavior
Drive difficult debug sessions in the lab and through remote customer support, coordinating across silicon design, systems, and applications teams
Partner with analog circuit designers to understand hardware behavior, tuning requirements, and failure modes
Collaborate with product applications to translate customer requirements into firmware features and APIs
Work alongside silicon and system validation teams to develop test plans, automate characterization flows, and verify firmware behavior across corner cases
Coordinate with field applications engineers to support customer integration and resolve deployment issues
Provide regular project updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and technical challenges

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of embedded C/C++ firmware development in resource-constrained environments
Proven track record as a Technical Lead or Team Lead on embedded projects from architecture through production
Deep understanding of microcontroller architecture, memory-mapped peripherals, interrupt handling, and bare-metal firmware design
Solid experience with analog control loops: PID controllers, feedback systems, adaptive algorithms, and tuning methodologies
Strong proficiency with Linux development tools: gcc/clang, make, bash scripting, gdb, and git
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and systematic debugging approach on real hardware
Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to take on whatever challenges arise in a fast-moving startup environment

Benefits

comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage
discretionary bonus
extremely competitive equity package
professional development opportunities
culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded Cembedded C++firmware developmentmicrocontroller architecturememory-mapped peripheralsinterrupt handlingbare-metal firmware designanalog control loopsPID controllersdebugging

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcommunicationproblem-solvingsystematic debuggingcollaborationproject managementadaptabilityteam recruitmentcustomer support

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer ScienceBS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer EngineeringMS in Computer Engineering