Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

PassiveLogic•Holladay, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

PassiveLogic is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to join their team and help build the hardware platform for the world’s first autonomous buildings. This is a career-defining opportunity within a hyper-scale AI company focused on transforming the future of autonomous systems, energy, and the built environment. The role involves co-leading the development of building controller hardware products from inception to high-volume production. The engineer will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, industrial design, and V&V teams, requiring a disciplined, independent leader with strong embedded software skills, a systems-level mindset, and the ability to self-teach and solve complex problems. The position will contribute to shaping product vision, driving execution, and ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field—or proven exceptional ability through experience.
6+ years working with embedded systems and embedded software development.
Very strong embedded programming skills (C, C++, Python, etc).
Embedded Linux and/or RTOS system development experience.
Strong electronic laboratory and debugging skills.
Familiarity with schematics and electronic systems.
Proficiency in Git for version control, collaboration, and maintaining high-quality codebases.
Exceptional Communication Skills: An ability to document/communicate clearly to effectively lead, mentor, and align teams.
Organized and Strategic: An organized, structured approach to complex project leadership and an enthusiasm for owning work within the context of the big picture.
Collaborative Mindset: You thrive in cross-disciplinary teams, knowing the best hardware is built when everyone’s brainpower is in the mix.
Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate.
Problem solving: You own this role. When issues arise, be the empowered force that solves them, rolling-up to product management and leadership.
A self-driven curious mindset: Able to independently research, learn, and solve complex challenges.

Nice To Haves

Experience with (or a desire to explore) setting up and deploying AI-assisted testing systems is a bonus.
ARM SoC development experience.
Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Mesh, Zigbee).
Experience with schematic capture and board layout using Altium.
Experience with safety and radio compliance testing.
Familiarity with the startup environment.
Experience interfacing with overseas vendors and supporting the manufacturing process.
Background in mentoring junior engineers or leading cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with RF design.
Swift language experience.
Experience with autonomous systems, Machine Learning, or energy systems.
Personal projects showcasing initiative and technical depth (include these with your application!).

Responsibilities

End-to-end development, from architecture design to high-volume production, of firmware and software for embedded platforms that is robust, functional, power-efficient, and feature-rich.
Design and implement HIL/SIL testing frameworks to validate robust, fail-safe code before V&V handoff.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and industrial design teams to maintain product vision alignment.
Architect and implement new features from initial concept to productization, working with platform architects, product management, and product design teams.
Use a structured and efficient approach to bug management.
Perform hands-on system debugging to integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
Maintain meticulous engineering and code documentation and communicate progress/design intent.