Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will lead firmware development for Fellow's newest product lines, driving the creation of on-device firmware that enables seamless interaction between customers and Fellow's connected products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of embedded software and connectivity solutions, spanning real-time operating systems, control algorithms, user interface displays, and factory test software.
• Collaborate closely with the Hardware Engineering, Product Management, and Program Management Office (PMO) teams to develop resource plans and program schedules.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest architectural approaches in secure IoT device provisioning and management for consumer hardware, and provide recommendations to evolve designs.
• Identify and solve technical and execution challenges, reporting project status to Senior Management.
• Assess potential risks in software development and create mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and efficacy of appliances.
• Oversee peer code reviews, use-case testing, debugging, and other quality assurance practices to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Take a hands-on leadership approach, diving into technical challenges when needed.
• Guide the team in refining system architecture based on progress and challenges encountered during development.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of technical experience in embedded software/firmware development, with integration experience across hardware and software.
• Proficiency in developing software in C and C++, with experience in lightweight device operating systems like FreeRTOS.
• Hands-on experience with STM and ESP microcontrollers, including strong knowledge of relevant toolchains.
• Good calculus skills (an advantage).
• Experience in developing motor control systems for BLDC and/or PMSM motors (an advantage).
• Familiarity with safety certifications and compliance standards for connected consumer hardware products, with an understanding of how these impact software and control design decisions.
• Strong expertise in embedded and connectivity software development, particularly in creating secure and reliable software applications for consumer hardware.
• Expert knowledge of embedded microprocessor tools and hardware peripherals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Highly competitive compensation.
• Generous performance-based annual bonus.
• Comprehensive employee equity plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Monthly fitness stipend.
• Generous discounts on Fellow products.
• Access to the best coffee anywhere.