Job Details

About the Role

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

Role Overview

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 are 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 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.

Working Environment

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 core business hours. The noise level is typically moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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 and will consider them without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status. R-Zero complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination.