Firmware Engineer

Overview

Design and deliver high‑reliability embedded firmware for Base's power fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• firmware development
• device drivers
• hardware debugging
• hardware integration
• processor selection
• fleet deployment

Tasks

-Architect, design, and deliver mission-critical, reliable firmware for our fleet, primarily written in C/C++. This includes development on both bare-metal/RTOS platforms and Embedded Linux distributions. -Champion a world-class engineering culture by participating actively in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, reliable software, and optimizing deployment processes. -Contribute across the full embedded software stack, from designing and implementing bootloaders and device drivers (both bare-metal and Linux kernel-level) all the way up through the application layer to deliver robust and high-performance features. -Analyze and interpret hardware schematics to understand component interactions, debug complex system-level issues, and guide the software/hardware interface design. -Collaborate closely with board designers / power electronics engineers to define interfaces, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and ensure seamless performance across the hardware/software boundary. -Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules. -Dive deep into computer architecture to understand system behavior at the lowest levels, enabling you to select and utilize optimal processors and microcontrollers. You'll use this knowledge to influence system-level design and achieve minimal latency and maximum performance. -Lead the full lifecycle of new embedded systems, from initial processor selection and custom hardware definition through to implementation, rigorous testing, and fleet deployment.

Requirements

• embedded linux
• low‑level
• rtos
• ci/cd
• power electronics
• ul certification

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to build reliable, deterministic software from the ground up and write exceptionally clean, maintainable code. -Deep expertise in developing low-level embedded software and applying low-latency software design to ensure highly deterministic and real-time system responses. -Experience with test-driven development and utilizing CI/CD methods to maintain high velocity and quality. -5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software development on bare-metal systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or Embedded Linux. -Experience with the Embedded Linux ecosystem, including kernel configuration, driver development, and deployment/update mechanisms. -Working knowledge of power electronics and power systems software integration. -Experience designing and debugging software for custom hardware. -Direct experience with reading and interpreting hardware schematics and datasheets to inform software design and integration. -Familiarity with safety and regulatory certification processes (e.g., UL1998, UL1741, or UL1547). -A first-principles mindset with a proven track record of finding the simplest, most elegant solution to complex engineering challenges. -Familiarity with various computer architectures (e.g., ARM, RISC-V) and the trade-offs involved in processor family selection for performance-critical applications.

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Benefits

-In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

About Base Power Company

-Base Power is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to developing sustainable power generation projects. -With a focus on solar, wind, and other green energy sources, the company helps meet global energy needs while reducing environmental impact. -They specialize in designing, financing, and managing power projects that make a tangible difference in the global energy landscape. -The company works across diverse markets and brings innovative solutions to energy challenges, ranging from local utilities to large-scale industrial projects. -A key strength lies in their ability to deliver projects that integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure while maximizing energy efficiency. -Notable for its forward-thinking approach, Base Power is not just a company but a catalyst for energy transition worldwide.

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