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Toptal ยท 3 weeks ago

Firmware Engineer - US-Based

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology, and they are seeking a founding firmware engineer to architect and implement embedded software for their next-generation consumer hardware. This role involves close collaboration with hardware, materials science, and product design to create a seamless experience for customers.

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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

Embedded firmware developmentMicrocontrollers ARM CortexMicrocontrollers ESP32Microcontrollers STM32Real-time systemsCloud-to-firmware integrationPower optimizationIoT productsHigh-voltage control electronicsOutstanding communication skillsFast-paced environment adaptability

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

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Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand.
dateFounded in 2010
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.toptal.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2012-07-01Seed

Leadership Team

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Taso Du Val
CEO
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Alejandro Rigatuso
Principal Growth Marketing Strategist
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