Embedded Firmware Engineer

arxlight-ai seeks a Firmware Engineer in Oakland to focus on STM32 microcontrollers. This role centers on developing and maintaining embedded firmware for Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC) and related products. The position involves close work with hardware engineers and hands-on troubleshooting in production devices. Key Responsibilities Design and implement firmware for STM32 microcontrollers. Develop and improve motor control algorithms for ESCs across the product line. Write and debug low-level drivers for interfaces such as GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, ADC, timers, and DMA. Create firmware in C and C++ for both bare-metal and RTOS environments. Work with STM32 HAL/LL, CMSIS, and vendor toolchains. Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with hardware designs. Debug embedded systems using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes. Optimize firmware for speed, memory efficiency, and power usage. Take part in code reviews and follow embedded software best practices. Document technical processes and keep records current. Support manufacturing, testing, and field troubleshooting as needed. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Practical experience with AC or BLDC motor control algorithms. Strong background in firmware development for STM32 microcontrollers. Expertise in embedded C/C++ programming. Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, peripherals, and datasheets. Experience with bare-metal development and/or RTOS (such as FreeRTOS). Comfortable debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD tools. Proficient in Git or similar version control systems. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with FreeRTOS or other real-time operating systems. Broader embedded systems knowledge is a plus.

arxlight-ai develops advanced drones designed for security and safety operations. Based in Oakland, the company combines hardware and software expertise to expand the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles, with a focus on safeguarding people and property. Role overview The Senior Embedded Software and Firmware Engineer will take a leading role in building the software foundation for arxlight-ai's flight systems. This position focuses on low-level development and involves close collaboration with both hardware and software teams to integrate and optimize UAV performance. What you will do Write and maintain hardware drivers for UAV systems Configure and provision Jetson Orin NX compute modules Develop and refine firmware for flight controllers Location This position is based in Oakland.

Join our innovative team at arxlight-ai as an Electrical Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced hardware for intelligent robotic UAS systems that function in real-world scenarios. This position places you at the dynamic intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy, enabling you to build resilient, high-performance systems that incorporate perception, planning, control, and communication.In this collaborative role, you will work closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to transition robotics software from simulation to actual field deployment.

Join AECOM as a Project Geotechnical Engineer in Oakland, California. As a key member of our engineering team, you will engage in various geotechnical projects, employing your expertise to analyze soil and rock mechanics, and contribute to innovative solutions for our clients. Your role will involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of projects, and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

ABOUT THE ROLEArxlight AI is on the lookout for a highly skilled and innovative Mechatronics Engineer to become a vital part of our dynamic team. In this pivotal position, you will engage in the design, development, testing, and enhancement of advanced systems and components. We are searching for someone with extensive knowledge spanning mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. You will take full ownership of project execution and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver superior, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESRapidly assess engineering concepts across various domains, including electrical, mechanical, software engineering, and manufacturing.Develop prototypes, evaluate failures, and successfully transition projects to production.Design, implement, and test intricate electro-mechanical systems.Exhibit high-level ownership of systems with significant professional autonomy.Lead design reviews, conduct analyses, liaise with vendors, and define as well as execute hardware testing plans.Assist with critical hardware demonstrations for customers as necessary.Travel to testing sites as required.Apply fundamental physics principles as the foundation for all decisions.Embrace a versatile role with diverse responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDBachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.Hands-on experience in immersive technical projects, whether in collegiate teams or professional environments.Proven ability to develop sophisticated electro-mechanical systems, including robots, UAVs, wearable tech, and high-power electric propulsion systems.Capable of reading, interpreting, and manipulating block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.Strong understanding of engineering first principles.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional degrees or minors in related fields (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software Engineering).Experience with Mechanical CAD software (Solidworks, NX, Fusion 360, etc.).Familiarity with Electrical CAD tools (Altium, KiCAD, etc.).

AECOM seeks a Geotechnical Staff Engineer based in Oakland. This position plays a key part in supporting engineering projects by investigating and analyzing subsurface conditions. Main responsibilities Carry out site investigations to collect data on soil, rock, and groundwater Review and interpret geological and geotechnical data Help design and implement geotechnical solutions for a variety of projects Focus areas This role centers on fieldwork, data analysis, and supporting the technical design process. Expect to work closely with project teams and contribute to both investigation and solution phases.

Since its inception, Fivetran has been dedicated to providing seamless and dependable access to data, akin to the reliability of electricity. With our technology, customer data is effortlessly integrated into their warehouses in a standardized format, ready for analysis without the need for engineering or ongoing maintenance. We take pride in the fact that more organizations are utilizing our solutions daily to become data-driven.About the RoleAs we build data pipelines that empower the modern data stack for thousands of companies, we are on the lookout for an exceptional and collaborative individual to join our Performance Engineering Team in the Platform Group as a Senior Staff Software Engineer. In this role, you will focus on developing top-tier enterprise capabilities and features tailored to our most demanding customers. The work you engage in will be highly visible and vital to the sustained growth and success of Fivetran, impacting our entire product suite as we advance our next-generation offerings in enterprise, data governance, and solutions engineering.Your main responsibility will be to ensure our product suite meets or surpasses performance benchmarks, enhancing overall product performance. This includes proposing and designing features that improve performance, executing performance tests, analyzing results to pinpoint issues, and proactively resolving them. You will also monitor system performance over time, identify trends, and suggest enhancements. Collaborating with engineers across various teams, you will participate in discussions, debates, and code reviews to refine ideas, designs, and implementations.The ideal candidate will embody a humble learning attitude, embracing current realities while approaching challenges from a foundational perspective. They will contribute innovative insights, empowering the team to make informed design choices. You will be actively involved in implementation tasks, consistently refining decision-making factors to align with strategic objectives.This full-time position is based in our Oakland office. Our hybrid work model provides a mix of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, with two days in the office each week to foster team connection and growth.

The AECOM Oakland, California Geo-Engineering Department is actively seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead our geotechnical engineering initiatives. This pivotal role involves directing projects across a diverse range of facilities, such as dams, pipelines, tunnels, levees, bridges, refineries, and structural buildings, while collaborating with various disciplines within AECOM.The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in supervising and mentoring staff during geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction oversight. A key aspect of this role will also involve business development for both existing and prospective clients.Key Responsibilities:Manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.Engage in business development for both new and existing clients.Prepare comprehensive engineering service proposals, cost estimates, and timelines.Draft Project Work Plans and Health and Safety Plans.Provide technical support on geotechnical projects.Oversee the preparation of engineering reports and documentation.Review engineering reports and documents crafted by junior staff.Ensure the quality of project deliverables.Mentor and facilitate the technical development of junior engineers.Conduct Independent Technical Reviews.Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe project execution.Provide technical leadership in specialized areas and exhibit proficiency in engineering principles and practices across various assignments.Independently address technical challenges and represent the organization at conferences.Resolve significant questions and plan and coordinate work initiatives.Utilize advanced techniques, modifying and extending established theories and practices within the field.Possess knowledge and expertise gained through progressive experience, with guidance focusing on overarching objectives and critical issues.Receive direction on exceptional conditions and developments.

About the Role AECOM is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Oakland. This position focuses on delivering practical engineering solutions for a range of projects. The work supports sustainable designs that make a real impact in local communities. What You Will Do Apply advanced mechanical engineering skills to challenging projects Work closely with a team of experienced professionals Contribute to designs that prioritize sustainability and community benefit

Company OverviewAt Promise, we are revolutionizing the way government agencies and utility providers assist individuals facing financial challenges. Our innovative technology simplifies the process for residents to access benefits, engage with support programs, establish flexible payment plans, and maintain their financial journey—all while empowering agencies to enhance operational efficiency, recover lost revenue, and deliver services with dignity. Our mission is to transform public systems to better serve everyone, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable members of society.Our diverse team comprises experts from leading organizations such as Palantir, Google, and Stripe, alongside distinguished government leaders. We are passionate about our mission and are on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us develop groundbreaking and resilient technology.With over $50 million in funding from prominent investors including Reid Hoffman, Howard Schultz, Michael Seibel, Y Combinator, and others, Promise has earned accolades like Fast Company’s “World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022” and “Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024”, and is recognized as Y Combinator’s top GovTech startup.Role OverviewThe Sales Engineer (SE) plays a critical role within Promise's sales team, serving as the product subject matter expert and managing all technical dimensions of the sales process.The Sales Engineer will qualify sales opportunities, assess customer requirements, proactively address prospect inquiries and objections, respond to technical RFPs, and relay important prospect needs to the product team. For qualified opportunities, SEs will showcase Promise's solutions, demonstrate our products to both business and technical audiences, and prepare implementation proposals and statements of work.Additional responsibilities encompass effective discovery processes, crafting innovative content, and producing technical documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a robust blend of sales and technical expertise, with the ability to identify customer needs and align them with Promise's offerings.

Join our team at Coffman Engineers, Inc. as a Civil Engineer with 7 to 12 years of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with all regulations, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results. Your expertise will be critical in shaping infrastructure that meets the needs of our communities.

Role overview AECOM is hiring a Project Civil Engineer based in Oakland, California. This role involves working closely with a team to deliver civil engineering solutions for a range of clients. Projects cover multiple sectors, allowing for hands-on involvement from planning through to completion. What you will do Prepare designs and technical documentation for civil engineering projects Support project delivery, ensuring work aligns with industry standards and client needs Work alongside engineers and project managers to meet project objectives Help complete engineering tasks on schedule and to required quality Location This position is located in Oakland, California.

Join the dynamic team at Coffman Engineers, Inc. as a Civil Engineer! With 3-6 years of experience, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative civil engineering solutions. Your expertise will contribute to projects that enhance our communities and infrastructure. We value collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Join our dynamic team at Coffman Engineers Inc. as a Senior Structural Engineer where your expertise will shape the future of structural design and engineering. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience to lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

Arxlight AI is hiring a Robotics Hardware Engineer in Oakland. This position centers on designing, developing, testing, and refining advanced robotic systems and components. Projects span from initial concept through execution, drawing on knowledge from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is a regular part of the work, aiming to deliver reliable and cost-effective robotics solutions. What you will do Evaluate engineering concepts across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing areas. Build prototypes, investigate failures, and help move successful designs into production. Lead the design, implementation, and testing of electro-mechanical systems. Take ownership of major systems and work with significant autonomy. Organize and run design reviews, perform technical analyses, coordinate with vendors, and develop as well as execute hardware testing plans. Support hardware demonstrations for customers as needed. Travel to testing sites when required. Apply first principles of physics to guide engineering decisions. Adapt to a range of roles and responsibilities as project needs shift. Requirements Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with technical projects, whether academic or professional. Demonstrated ability to design complex electro-mechanical systems (such as robots, UAVs, wearables, or high-power electric propulsion systems). Ability to interpret and work with block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts. Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals. Preferred qualifications Additional degrees or minors in related engineering fields. Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (for example, Solidworks, NX, or Fusion 360). Experience with electrical CAD software (such as Altium).

Join Elicit as an AI EngineerElicit is revolutionizing the way researchers make informed decisions through our innovative AI research assistant, which leverages advanced language models to streamline common research tasks, such as literature reviews.Our Vision:We aim to significantly enhance the quality of reasoning globally.For experts, we strive to push the boundaries of research capabilities.For non-experts, we democratize access to sound reasoning, enabling individuals lacking specialized tools or expertise to make well-informed decisions.Our scalable machine learning infrastructure focuses on human-understandable task breakdowns, ensuring a deeper understanding of safe AGI architectures.Discover more about our impact and ongoing projects by visiting our Twitter.What Does an AI Engineer Do?AI Engineering represents a transformative field in technology, emerging alongside the rise of powerful AI tools, particularly generative machine learning systems. Elicit has been at the forefront of this movement, having anticipated the emergence of such ML systems and accumulated extensive experience in developing trustworthy and transparent applications.If you are a software engineer who thrives on tackling complex backend challenges, including concurrency, fault tolerance, and distributed systems, you could be an ideal fit for the AI Engineer role.Why We Are Expanding Our TeamFollowing the successful launch of the latest version of Elicit and the introduction of Elicit Plus, our monthly subscription service, we've seen a surge in user engagement. Our team is energized by the influx of paying users and sign-ups, and we are eager to accelerate the delivery of enhanced features to our community.

Join DoorDash as an Electrical Engineer, where you will be pivotal in designing and implementing innovative electrical systems to enhance our delivery infrastructure. Your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology, optimizing our processes and ensuring seamless operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Fivetran helps organizations move data smoothly into their data warehouses, making information ready for analysis without extra engineering or ongoing upkeep. Every day, more companies use Fivetran to support a data-driven approach to their work. About the Senior Site Reliability Engineer Role Fivetran builds and maintains data pipelines that support the modern data stack for thousands of businesses. The Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team ensures that this infrastructure remains stable, scalable, and dependable as our platform grows. What You Will Do Work closely with engineering, product management, support, and sales engineering teams to improve the reliability of the Fivetran Data Platform Take responsibility for the performance and reliability of Fivetran’s infrastructure Strengthen deployment pipelines to support continuous delivery and safe releases Lead and participate in incident response, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and lessons are applied Help maintain the stability and growth of our infrastructure as usage expands Work Location and Schedule This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Oakland, California. The team meets in the office two days each week, with the rest of the time offering remote flexibility. In-person days focus on collaboration and team development.

Join our team as a Senior Transportation Highway/Roadway Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative transportation solutions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects that enhance mobility and safety. Your expertise in roadway design, traffic analysis, and project management will be crucial in advancing our mission of creating sustainable and efficient transportation systems.