Embedded Software Engineer (Experienced)

Peak Energy Services

Burlingame, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$160,000–$240,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Alternative Energy, Apple, C++ Programming Language, CMake, Code Reviews, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Docker, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Entrepreneurship, Git, GitHub, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, High Reliability, Identify Issues, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Logic Analyzer, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Microcontroller, On Site Support, Oscilloscope, Programming Tools, Prototyping, Realtime Operating System, Requirements Management, Safety Training, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule

LOCATION

Burlingame, CA

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Peak Energy

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer, ESS

Location: Burlingame, CA

Department: ESS Engineering

Reports To: Senior Staff Embedded Engineer

Position Type: Full-time

About Peak Energy

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

About the Role - Embedded Software Engineer, ESS

Peak Energy is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of our gigawatt-scale sodium-ion energy storage system. This role will focus on building real-time embedded firmware for critical ESS hardware and controls infrastructure.

This role exists to help accelerate firmware development, hardware bring-up, and system integration as we scale our ESS platform. You will work across embedded software, electrical engineering, and systems teams to develop reliable, production-oriented firmware for safety-critical applications.

You'll contribute to embedded architecture decisions, prototype development, validation efforts, and field support while helping establish disciplined engineering and development practices across the stack.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving low-level technical challenges, and takes ownership from prototype through deployment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Design and implement real-time, C++ RTOS-based firmware targeting microcontrollers
Develop firmware that interfaces directly with hardware and supports functional safety requirements
Create embedded prototypes to validate hardware design decisions and accelerate development cycles
Support firmware integration, debugging, and verification activities across hardware and software systems
Assist with requirements definition and embedded system architecture discussions
Support deployed systems and troubleshoot issues observed in development or field environments
Participate in hardware and software design reviews across cross-functional engineering teams
Follow disciplined development practices including code reviews, linting, formatting standards, debugging, and documentation

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

5+ years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware engineering
Experience shipping at least one commercial or industrial hardware product
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Strong experience developing firmware for real-time embedded systems
Proficiency in C++ and RTOS-based embedded development
Experience designing software systems that coordinate multiple hardware or software functions
Experience using Linux as a development and test environment
Experience configuring and using build systems such as CMake or Make
Strong debugging skills using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or related test equipment
Experience with Git, GitHub, Docker, Earthly, or similar CI/development tooling
Eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with energy storage systems, battery systems, or other high-reliability hardware products
Experience supporting hardware bring-up, validation, or manufacturing test efforts
Familiarity with embedded functional safety concepts and development practices

Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.

Our Core Values

Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.

Mission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.

Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.

Be a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $240,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:

Flexible time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Strong 401(k) plan
Equity opportunities
Many great work perks

Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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