Firmware Engineer (Junior)

Firmware Engineer, ESS 

Location: Burlingame, CA (Onsite) 

Department: ESS Engineering 

Position Type: Full-time 

About the Job  

Peak Energy is seeking an early-career firmware engineer to join our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) team and work on the development of our gigawatt-scale sodium ion energy storage system.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the creation of test infrastructure.
• Write tests using C++ and Python.
• Support products deployed to the field.
• Participate in the troubleshooting of embedded systems issues.
• Work towards becoming a designer and implementer of real-time, C++, RTOS-based production software.
• Adhere to modern disciplined development practices such as Clang-based linting, consistent formatting, thoughtful naming, and clear commenting.

Qualifications:  

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• A degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience writing microcontroller firmware.
• Experience using hardware debugging tools such as an oscilloscope.
• An interest in the use of Linux as a development environment and test platform.
• An interest in the use of Git, GitHub, Earthly, Docker, or similar CI tools.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

About the Company 

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, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. 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. 

Peak Energy Core Values  

• Speed Through Focus: Prioritize what matters most and execute quickly without distractions.  

• Mission Over Self: Put the company's mission and team success ahead of individual interests.  

• Face the Brutal Truth: Embrace honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable, to make informed decisions.  

• Be a Good Person: Treat everyone with respect and integrity, fostering a positive and ethical work environment.  

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on 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.