Application Engineer, Hardware/Firmware – OEM Integrations

Utilidata

Application Engineer integrating Utilidata’s AI-powered Karman platform with customer hardware environments. Designing firmware, validation processes, and production deployments for AI data centers.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware and embedded firmware engineering, with a strong ability to design, implement, and validate hardware solutions. Proficient in producing structured engineering artifacts and leading customer-facing technical engagements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware Integration DesignEmbedded Firmware DevelopmentFPGA DevelopmentData-Center Interface KnowledgeCustomer-Facing Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Hardware DesignEmbedded FirmwarePCB-Level DesignSystem Bring-UpI2C ProtocolUART ProtocolPCIe ProtocolEthernet ProtocolDesign Review ChecklistsValidation Procedures

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsHigh Learning Agility

Tools & Technologies

System-on-Module PlatformsEmbedded LinuxBSP Bring-UpYocto-Based OS CustomizationZeroMQProtobufGRPCREST APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringComputer Science

Industry Keywords

Data-Center InfrastructurePower ElectronicsEnergy-Management HardwarePower QualityThermal ManagementPower Sequencing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GRPCLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Product and GTM teams pre-contract to assess customer hardware environments and build proof-of-concept integration layers
Design and implement hardware integration layers between Karman and customer infrastructure
Review Utilidata and customer hardware designs to identify integration points and gaps
Write and modify embedded firmware for customer platforms
Own end-to-end technical execution of customer hardware integrations from kick-off through deployment
Lead customer-facing technical calls, on-site visits, and requirements reviews
Create and maintain hardware design, validation, installation, release, KPI, and after-action documentation
Develop hardware design collateral covering layout, schematic, power, I/O, signal integrity, thermal, and RFI requirements
Produce SOM and metrology bring-up documentation and design reviews
Track hardware KPIs and risks and coordinate resolution across engineering teams
Automate processes and generate integration and deployment artifacts using an AI-first approach
Participate in roadmap meetings, sprint planning, and hardware design reviews
Translate field deployment learnings into product improvements
Build repeatable processes, templates, and best practices for the Application Engineering function

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of hands-on hardware and embedded firmware engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, computer science, or similar field, or equivalent training and on-the-job experience
Ability to independently design, implement, and validate hardware solutions from concept through production
Experience designing hardware integration points, including PCB-level design, interface definition, and system bring-up
FPGA development experience spanning hardware design/RTL and firmware
Proficiency writing, modifying, and debugging embedded firmware independently
Working knowledge of embedded and data-center interfaces and protocols, including I2C, UART, PCIe, and Ethernet
Ability to read and critically review schematics, PCB layouts, and test results
Ability to produce structured engineering artifacts, design review checklists, test plans, validation procedures, and deployment documentation
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
High learning agility in fast-moving, early-stage product environments
Experience in data-center infrastructure, power electronics, or energy-management hardware
Willingness to travel for customer kick-offs, on-site reviews, and deployment validation
Familiarity with System-on-Module platforms or metrology hardware is nice to have
Knowledge of power quality, thermal management, or power sequencing is nice to have
Experience with embedded Linux, BSP bring-up, or Yocto-based OS customization is nice to have
Familiarity with ZeroMQ, Protobuf, gRPC, or REST APIs is nice to have
Prior customer-facing technical experience is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-match 401(k)
Mentorship and growth opportunities
Flexible work environment
Diverse and inclusive workplace