Critical Loop
Firmware Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $160k–$200k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- Remote · Torrance (Hybrid)
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Critical Loop is seeking a Firmware Engineer to contribute to the development of integrated edge grid solutions for energy management and battery control systems. You'll work across the entire software stack, from embedded drivers to backend services, collaborating closely with hardware engineers to build and maintain reliable, observable systems. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to impact real-world energy solutions and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
What you'll do
- Design and build software spanning embedded drivers, device communications, backend services, data pipelines, and operator-facing interfaces.
- Develop network communication and driver layers for site controllers and distributed energy resources.
- Build and maintain automated data pipelines for utility interval data analysis.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded system designs.
- Architect reliable, observable, and maintainable systems for distributed sites.
- Participate in hardware bring-up, field testing, and debugging.
What they're looking for
- Rust
- Python
- Embedded Systems
- Firmware
- Drivers
Benefits
- Equity ownership (stock options)
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) through an HRA
- Retirement savings plan
- Unlimited paid time off
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Critical Loop
- Industry
- Manufacturing
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience writing firmware or drivers for embedded targets.
- Walk me through a time you had to debug a hardware-related issue.