Job Description

Toptal is seeking a founding firmware engineer to architect and implement the embedded software for a new consumer hardware product. The role involves working closely with hardware, materials science, and product design to create a seamless customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers
• Own communication interfaces, device management, diagnostics, and OTA update systems
• Work with hardware on power management, timing control, and system-level reliability
• Build early prototypes and test harnesses
• Establish coding standards and firmware strategy
• Collaborate on cloud/app connectivity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-8+ years of experience building firmware for consumer or IoT products
• Deep experience with microcontrollers
• Strong grasp of real-time systems and power optimization
• Experience with high-voltage control electronics
• Cloud-to-firmware integration experience
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• No benefits