Embedded Firmware Engineer

Pronto • San Francisco, CA

2d • $140 - $200 • Onsite

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 (minimum 2 years of non internship) 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with at least one CAN protocol (e.g. J1939 , CanOpen) or LIN is a plus
• Experience in interfacing with off-highway vehicles (such as dozers or skid-steers) or passenger cars is a great plus

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Equity
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees