Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at Copper Co.

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team in Berkeley, California. At Copper, we are working to make home electrification accessible by integrating battery technology into high-performance appliances, starting with our induction range, to help households transition away from fossil fuels with support from the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain firmware for our induction range products.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration between software and physical components.
• Enhance connectivity features, including network stack improvements, OTA update recovery, and fleet telemetry management.
• Develop and test new features, which occasionally involves hands-on testing with food.
• Troubleshoot bugs and implement reliable, long-term solutions.
• Support our manufacturing processes by assisting with firmware flashing, provisioning, and end-of-line testing.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for code, architecture, and user manuals.

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of professional experience in firmware engineering.
• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, including WiFi, Bluetooth, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with ESP-IDF, FreeRTOS, and bootloader development.
• Capability to design and utilize REST APIs and manage databases.
• Experience with version control and hardware-based unit testing.
• Ability to write portable, thread-safe code that handles potential failure modes gracefully.
• Fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with C++.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.

Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $140,000 - $180,000.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule, with four days in our Berkeley office and one flexible day.