Toptal ยท 1 day ago
Firmware Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expToptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. As the founding firmware engineer, you will architect and implement the embedded software that controls next-generation hardware, collaborating closely with hardware and product design teams to create a seamless customer experience.
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Responsibilities
Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers (C/C++ or Rust)
Own communication interfaces, device management, diagnostics, and OTA update systems
Work with hardware on power management, timing control, and system-level reliability
Build early prototypes and test harnesses for internal R&D
Establish coding standards, architecture patterns, and long-term firmware strategy
Collaborate on cloud/app connectivity (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
5-8+ years of experience building firmware for consumer or IoT products
Deep experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, ESP32, STM32, Nordic, etc.)
Strong grasp of real-time systems, power optimization, and embedded signal processing
You enjoy working at the intersection of hardware and software
You thrive in early-stage environments with fast cycles and high ownership
Experience with high-voltage control electronics, smart film/EC systems, lighting, or motor control
Cloud-to-firmware integration (OTA, remote diagnostics, provisioning)
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts
You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do
Benefits
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
Basic life insurance coverage and short-term and long-term disability coverage
Access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
Access to telehealth virtual doctors
An employee assistance program
Flexible paid time off
Company
Toptal
Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Taso Du Val
CEO
Alejandro Rigatuso
Principal Growth Marketing Strategist
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