Embedded Software Engineer

Fuse Energy

Embedded Software Engineer developing technology for a renewable energy startup. Focusing on connectivity, device security, and integrating hardware with cloud services.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining secure connectivity for embedded systems, with a strong focus on device messaging protocols, firmware update processes, and device security practices. Proficient in C/C++ and Python, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals and experience in cross-functional collaboration.

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C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Systems DevelopmentDevice Connectivity and NetworkingSecure Device CommunicationsFirmware Update Systems

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingEmbedded Systems DevelopmentDevice ConnectivityNetworking FundamentalsSecure Device CommunicationsFirmware Update SystemsDebugging ToolsRTOS ExperienceProtocol Implementation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ZephyrFreeRTOSMQTTCoAPHTTPWebSocketsNTPPTPTLSCI/CD Workflows

Industry Keywords

IoTDevice SecurityCybersecurity StandardsEMC TestingDistributed Device Deployments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformIoTPythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Develop and maintain connectivity across Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, and BLE.
- Build and optimise secure, reliable device messaging using protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, or WebSockets.
- Support reliable device time synchronisation using NTP or PTP.
- Contribute to secure boot flows, key and certificate provisioning, and hardware-backed device identity using TPMs or secure elements.
- Help build and maintain signed firmware update pipelines, including OTA update and rollback mechanisms.
- Support security best practices across the device lifecycle, including vulnerability management and secure provisioning.
- Integrate devices with cloud IoT platforms and backend services.
- Define and improve telemetry, health monitoring, and observability for deployed devices.
- Support reliable operation of connected devices in the field, including debugging fleet issues and improving resilience.
- Support testing and validation for safety, EMC, radio, and related product requirements.
- Help prepare test plans, certification artefacts, and validation documentation.
- Work with manufacturing and cross-functional teams through engineering and production validation cycles.
- Work closely with firmware, hardware, power electronics, mechanical, and software teams to deliver production-ready devices.
- Contribute to design reviews, technical documentation, and interface specifications.
- Share knowledge and contribute to engineering best practices across connectivity, embedded systems, and device security.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience building connected embedded products, or strong relevant industry/project experience.
- Good proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience working with RTOS environments such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
- Experience with Python for testing, tooling, or automation.
- Solid understanding of device connectivity and networking fundamentals, including IP networking and common transport/application protocols.
- Experience implementing or supporting secure device communications using TLS, certificates, or device provisioning workflows.
- Familiarity with firmware update systems, bootloaders, or CI/CD workflows for embedded software.
- Practical debugging experience using lab and software tools such as logic analysers, protocol analysers, network sniffers, or observability platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across hardware and software boundaries.
**Nice to Have**
- Experience with low-power wireless technologies such as Thread, Zigbee, or BLE.
- Familiarity with cloud IoT services on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Exposure to secure boot, TPMs, secure elements, or hardware attestation.
- Experience with EMC/RF testing, antenna bring-up, or factory test processes.
- Awareness of relevant cybersecurity or privacy standards such as IEC 62443, ETSI EN 303 645, ISO 27001, or GDPR.
- Experience working on industrial, energy, or other distributed device deployments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Competitive salary and an equity sign-on bonus
- Biannual bonus scheme
- Fully expensed tech to match your needs