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Firmware Engineer

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Design, implement, and own firmware features for power-electronics embedded systems. Integrate firmware with hardware, collaborate with cross-functional engineers, ensure performance and testing, and stay current with embedded systems tools and methodologies.
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Company Overview   

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.  

Responsibilities:

  • Own essential features for power electronics embedded systems, ensuring functional and performance requirements are met
  • Work closely with hardware teams to integrate firmware with new or existing hardware components
  • Work with other talented engineers to solve complex problems, share knowledge, and ensure project milestones are met
  • Stay updated with new technologies, tools, and methodologies in embedded systems

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc. with 2+years of professional experience or combined equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
  • Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
  • Understanding of low-level programming and hardware interfacing.
  • Knowledge of real-time programming concepts and real-time operating systems.
  • Ability to write efficient code under resource constraints (memory, CPU).
  • Experience with embedded system testing practices.
  • Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
  • Excellent written and verbal communications in English

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

SF Pay Range
$90,000$140,000 USD

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

  • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options 
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
  • Commuter Benefits 
  • 6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. 

Top Skills

C,C++,Rtos,Embedded Systems,Embedded Testing,Digital Electronics,Analog Electronics,Hardware Interfacing

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