Senior Firmware Engineer

About Yotta Energy Yotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, Yotta Energy is the place for you. We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for next-generation hardware products. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), low level hardware interfaces, and firmware architecture. This role collaborates closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded solutions.Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded platforms
• Develop low-level drivers, bootloaders, communication protocols, and application-layer firmware
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and troubleshoot hardware/firmware integration issues
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, power consumption, and reliability
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures
• Support product bring-up, manufacturing, and field troubleshooting activities
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical documentation, and project planning
• Mentor junior firmware engineers and provide technical leadership across projects
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule and within quality standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, PIC, AVR, or similar microcontrollers
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, or BLE
• Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or embedded Linux
• Familiarity with debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and technical drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical field
• Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, LTE)
• Knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and embedded cybersecurity practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems
• Familiarity with IoT devices and cloud-connected embedded applications
• Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or industrial automation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability

What We Offer 

• Up to $150,000 a year 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Collaborative, mission driven work environment 

Work Authorization Requirement  Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship Why Join Yotta Energy At Yotta Energy you won’t be one of many, you’ll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.

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