Engineering Manager - Embedded Firmware

April 3

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Utilidata is a company that specializes in integrating artificial intelligence into edge devices, specifically focusing on transforming the electric grid. Their Karman platform, which operates on custom NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano hardware, is designed to enable AI computing at the edge, facilitating the real-time collection and use of data for improved decision-making in utilities. Utilidata collaborates with various partners to innovate the management of the electrical grid, aiming to make it more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable. They emphasize providing clean, affordable, and resilient energy solutions, leveraging distributed AI and partnerships with leading technology and utility companies.

Smart Grid • Smart Meters • Clean Energy • Resiliency • Grid Modernization

11 - 50 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

💰 $26.8M Series B on 2022-02

📋 Description

• Lead and mentor a team of firmware engineers, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing, creativity, and continuous improvement • Collaborate with the engineering leadership team and people team to continue recruiting top talent, integrate new hires effectively, and retain talent • Set clear project goals, define deliverables, and establish priorities to ensure timely and successful project completion for the firmware engineering team • Oversee the development process for embedded firmware, from concept to production, by defining requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing external contractors to deliver high-quality components on schedule and within budget • Provide leadership to navigate technical challenges, troubleshoot complex firmware issues, and resolve problems quickly and effectively • Implement and uphold rigorous quality control processes, execute comprehensive test plans, and collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of embedded firmware • Develop comprehensive product roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning firmware development with overall company goals • Track, maintain, and regularly report on success metrics to measure team performance and progress

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience, including a demonstrated ability to lead a skilled and engaged team of embedded firmware engineers • Experience developing and delivering firmware for embedded systems, including experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), C, C++, and bare-metal programming • Strong understanding of embedded system architecture, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, etc.) • Experience with IoT devices utilizing microcontrollers, communication modules (LTE, Bluetooth, WiFi), edge computing, or remote hardware with embedded software • Strong communication skills and a collaborative work style, fostering an environment of psychological safety, open communication, and idea exchange • Proven track record of delivering high-quality embedded firmware solutions on time and within budget • Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineering talent • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

🏖️ Benefits

• Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming, supportive, affirming and respectful • Empowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a difference • Providing mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative team • A flexible work environment with flexible paid time off • Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401k