Job Details

About R-Zero

R-Zero offers smart building technology that delivers real-time insights on optimizing indoor spaces to improve workforce productivity, predict real estate needs, and create operational efficiencies, including reducing energy costs. R-Zero's smart building solutions include IAQ and comfort monitoring, high-efficiency HVAC filtration, space utilization sensors, occupancy-based building controls, and real estate performance analytics. R-Zero's connected platform is easy-to-use, secure, and scalable, enabling owners, operators, and their tenants, to prepare their buildings for tomorrow's challenges. Learn more at www.rzero.com.

About the Role

As R-Zero expands our integrations with existing building systems, our ability to connect buildings to our cloud infrastructure is critical to this mission. We're looking for a startup-minded engineer who can push this vision forward.

As a Senior Embedded Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining R-Zero's sensor platform. Leveraging your expertise in embedded systems, firmware development, and IoT connectivity, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test firmware solutions. Your contributions will ensure the reliability, security, and seamless integration of our products within our IoT ecosystem.

This is a hybrid work-location position, with a minimum of one to two days per week spent in our San Francisco office.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Linux-based embedded systems for R-Zero's sensors platform.
• Interface with hardware design teams
• Broad system ownership: as a member of a small, focused firmware team, you will be responsible for all aspects of building and shipping embedded code:
  • Build and test: test your own code, push toward build and test automation
  • Troubleshooting and debugging: both during development and in the field
  • Documentation: Create design specifications, technical manuals, and user guides to facilitate firmware development and maintenance
  • Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and optimize firmware code to improve overall system performance, memory utilization, and power efficiency within the context of IoT applications
• Field Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve issues related to device functionality when deployed in the field. Collaborate with field engineers and customers to diagnose and resolve software-related problems, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in linux embedded systems development.
• Solid programming experience with C++, C and python
• Strong proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C.
• Familiarity with debugging tools, emulators, and oscilloscopes for hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Valuable Skills

• Familiarity with device bootloaders and over-the-air firmware updates.
• Experience integrating on-device ML models.
• Experience working with distributed teams

Compensation Information

The salary range for this position will vary based on candidate level, experience, and location. The base salary for this position contemplates a range of $130,000 - $200,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive bonus compensation, equity, and benefits. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a background check is required upon employment.

Physical Requirements

• Seeing: Must be able to read reports & computer monitors.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with others.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Standing: Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Reaching/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling.
• Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write & use a keyboard, tablet or phone system.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift, push and pull at least 75 lbs.
• Lifting Requirements: Rarely (0–12%), Occasionally (13–33%), Frequently (34–64%), Regularly (65–100%).
• Lifting Weights: 0–25 lbs.; 26–50 lbs.; 51+ lbs.

Benefits

• Generous time-off policies and paid holidays
• Competitive total compensation with equity
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) program starting on day one
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Monthly stipend to support home internet and cell phone for work purposes
• Budget for WFH equipment
• Monthly in-office lunches and happy hours
• Learning and development support
• Hybrid work environment with only one mandatory day per week in office

Working Environment

For employees in the San Francisco Bay Area: Work is at the Company's work location in San Francisco, in an office setting and is performed during the Company's core business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The noise level in the office is usually moderate. You will be required to bring your R-Zero provided laptop and sit at the provided office workstations. Sitting for prolonged periods of time is required as are the additional physical requirements listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

R-Zero is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply at R-Zero and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. R-Zero complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what's right.

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