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Plaud

Firmware Engineer - San Francisco

  • Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
  • $150k–$200k
  • Mid level
  • Full-time
  • Remote · San Francisco, CA
  • 3+ yrs exp
  • Added 1 month ago

About this role

Plaud is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop embedded firmware for their AI wearable prototypes, enabling communication between various hardware components. This role involves bringing up new hardware platforms, debugging firmware, and collaborating with hardware engineers to build integrated devices. You'll contribute to a rapidly growing, profitable startup with a focus on human-AI interaction.

What you'll do

  • Develop embedded firmware for AI wearable prototypes.
  • Bring up new hardware platforms and perform firmware debugging.
  • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers.
  • Implement and optimize firmware for low-power operation.
  • Support rapid prototype iteration and prepare for handoff.
  • Validate system functionality.

What they're looking for

  • Embedded Systems
  • RTOS
  • Keil/IAR/VS Code/Eclipse
  • JTAG/SWD Debuggers
  • Logic Analyzers
  • Altium Designer/Cadence/KiCad
  • Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi

Benefits

  • Founding team opportunity with ownership
  • Performance bonus + Equity
  • Top-tier healthcare (dental & vision)
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Unlimited PTO + 13 paid holidays
  • New Parent Leave
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  • Describe your experience with RTOS environments.
  • Walk me through a challenging firmware debugging experience and how you resolved it.
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