Lead Embedded Engineer

Backbone is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Embedded Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of leading engineering projects. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining embedded systems and software, as well as mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Design and Development:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded systems and software.
• Develop and maintain firmware for microcontrollers and other embedded devices.
• Optimize embedded software for performance, power consumption, and reliability.

• Project Management:

• Manage and coordinate embedded engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in embedded systems.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate and debug hardware/software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, QA, and manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates.

What We're Looking For:

• Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and projects.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with microcontroller architectures (ARM, AVR, PIC, etc.).
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of hardware design and interfacing (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

• Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi).
• Familiarity with safety-critical systems and standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Benefits and Perks:

• Bi-annual off-sites to spend time with the team
• Hybrid office model (this role can be fully remote)
• Offices in Seattle and the SF Bay Area (Atherton)
• 401k match
• Full medical, dental, and vision for all FTE roles
• Free Backbone products (sometimes free games too!)