Embedded firmware engineer

Pronto•San Francisco, CA

48d

About The Position

Pronto is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our growing team and help expand our autonomous haulage systems. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that's transforming the mining and heavy equipment industries, implementing robust firmware solutions for some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with bare-metal microcontroller firmware, debugging and identifying issues with novel hardware, and ground-up implementation of firmware for circuits in a real-world environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Strong experience with embedded systems and real-time control applications
Proficiency with common communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc.)
Deep understanding of electronics and their physical operation, capabilities, and limitations
Hands-on experience with electrical hardware implementation, testing, and validation from concept through production
Exceptional debugging skills across software, firmware, and hardware domains
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Willingness to travel occasionally for field deployments

Responsibilities

Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and understand the physical functionality of custom-built PCBs
Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to develop comprehensive specifications for new hardware
Develop firmware for custom boards from the ground up based on schematic designs and functional requirements
Extend and enhance existing firmware codebases to support new features and capabilities
Examine, document, and develop interfaces for existing third-party vehicle communications systems
Implement firmware for drive-by-wire retrofit systems on new vehicle platforms
Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues at customer sites