Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

About the role

PassiveLogic, the first fully autonomous platform for buildings, is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to co-lead the development of its building controller hardware products from concept to manufacture. The role works closely with electrical, mechanical, industrial design and V&V teams, and calls for a disciplined, independent leader with strong embedded software skills and a systems-level mindset. The position is based in the Salt Lake City headquarters and requires onsite presence five days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Develop embedded systems end to end, from architecture design to high-volume production, of robust, power-efficient firmware and software.
• Design and implement HIL/SIL testing frameworks to validate fail-safe code before V&V handoff.
• Work with platform architects, product management and product design to architect and implement new features.
• Manage bugs efficiently and debug systems by hand to integrate hardware and software.
• Maintain engineering and code documentation and communicate progress and design intent.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or proven exceptional ability through experience.
• 6+ years of experience with embedded systems and embedded software development.
• Exceptional communication skills, organized and strategic approach to project leadership, collaborative mindset, adaptability to a fast-paced startup environment, and a self-driven problem-solving attitude.

Required skills

• Very strong embedded programming in C, C++ and Python.
• Embedded Linux and/or RTOS development.
• ARM SoC development, wireless protocols (BLE, Mesh, Zigbee), schematic capture and board layout with Altium, and safety and radio compliance testing.
• Git proficiency; a bonus is experience with AI-assisted testing systems.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and a generous equity package.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance options.
• Flexible paid time off, team-building events, free catered lunch Monday through Friday, free National Parks and ski passes, and free ClassPass access.

Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, a resume, and a description of a personal project they created or designed.