Senior Firmware Engineer

About Yotta Energy Yotta Energy is a leader in cutting edge commercial solar and energy storage solutions, delivering innovative, cost-effective, and scalable technology to power the future of clean energy. We are building a world class team of professionals passionate about renewable energy and sustainable solutions. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission driven company, Yotta Energy is the place for you.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for next-generation hardware products. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), low level hardware interfaces, and firmware architecture. This role collaborates closely with hardware, software, QA, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded solutions.

Responsibilities Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded platforms Develop low-level drivers, bootloaders, communication protocols, and application-layer firmware Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and troubleshoot hardware/firmware integration issues Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, power consumption, and reliability Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices Create and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures Support product bring-up, manufacturing, and field troubleshooting activities Participate in requirements analysis, technical documentation, and project planning Mentor junior firmware engineers and provide technical leadership across projects Work with cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule and within quality standards

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems Experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, PIC, AVR, or similar microcontrollers Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, or BLE Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or embedded Linux Familiarity with debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers Experience using version control systems such as Git Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and technical drawings

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related technical field Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, LTE) Knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and embedded cybersecurity practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for embedded systems Familiarity with IoT devices and cloud-connected embedded applications Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or industrial automation

Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of embedded system architecture Excellent debugging and optimization skills Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives Strong communication and collaboration abilities Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability

What We Offer Up to $150,000 a year Comprehensive benefits package Collaborative, mission driven work environment

Work Authorization Requirement Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship

Why Join Yotta Energy At Yotta Energy you won’t be one of many, you’ll be a key leader helping define how our operations scale. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership, build high-performing teams, and directly impact the growth of a fast-moving clean energy company.