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Staff Device Software Engineer, Gateway/Embedded Linux

Span

Span is a technology company providing smart energy solutions to residential and commercial markets.

Develop firmware and embedded Linux software for SPAN's smart energy devices.

1 months ago ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid

Company Size

100 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Utilities

Energy

Role

Description

device integration

architecture design

grid design

electrification upgrades

clean energy

resilient homes

Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Integrations with smart networked third party home energy devices: work across teams to define MVP, manage external partners, define architecture, and lead the implementation
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
Making electrification upgrades possible
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

Requirements

c/c++

rust

python

stm32

uart/i2c

functional safety

Strong fundamentals in modern software design coupled with awareness of concerns like manual memory management
8 or more years of experience writing software for a hardware device (on a microcontroller, and/or in Linux, etc) in C/C++, Rust, and/or Python
Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment
Experience working with standard electrical communication interfaces like UART, I2C, USB, etc.
Track record of taking ownership of projects and willingness to help others with theirs, from design and code review through to mentorship of new employees
Experience with the STM32 microcontroller family
Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Great at building trust and driving decisions to a resolution
Experience with functional safety and processes and standards like UL 60730, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and UL 1998
Experience with clean energy hardware in a multidisciplinary environment
Wireless technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth and Zigbee
Experience writing higher level system or application software such as diagnostic command line tools or the application side of a communication interface

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to revolutionize energy consumption, Span integrates advanced technology with everyday living.
The company develops smart energy management systems, optimizing energy use for residential and commercial spaces.
Span's solutions focus on reducing energy costs, improving grid management, and promoting sustainable energy practices.
With a blend of hardware and software, Span enables users to monitor and control their energy usage in real-time.
The company has made significant strides in the energy tech industry, gaining recognition for its cutting-edge innovations.
Typical projects include the installation of smart panels, electric vehicle chargers, and energy storage solutions.
Span's commitment to energy efficiency positions it as a leader in shaping the future of smart home and commercial energy solutions.

Culture + Values

Candor – Radical Candor: open, honest, direct feedback to find the best solution together
Work‑Life Integration – blending professional achievement with personal fulfillment
10× Techie mindset – relentless improvement, deep work, passion for pushing boundaries
Rapid Learning & Deep Work – dynamic environment enabling quick up‑skilling and focused execution
Shared Purpose – collective ownership and accountability; success through team wins

Environment + Sustainability

10m Homes

Clean Energy Goal

Targeting to electrify 10 million U.S. homes by 2030.

40% Reduction

Carbon Impact Target

Products aim for over 40% household emissions reduction.

80% Adoption

Clean Energy Stats

80% of SPAN owners use clean-energy technology.

600% Growth

Revenue Expansion

Revenue increased nearly 600% in 2022.

Developing next-generation smart panels to accelerate home decarbonization.
Aiming for gigaton-scale CO₂ avoidance in decarbonization efforts.

Inclusion & Diversity

100% coverage

Healthcare Benefits

Provides full coverage for base medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.

24 weeks leave

Parental Leave Policy

Offers up to 24 weeks of parental leave for employees.

Embraces diversity and equal opportunity—committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Employee Resource Groups and monthly social events.
No public gender-ratio data or numeric DEI outcomes disclosed.

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