SPAN · 3 weeks ago
Staff Device Software Engineer, Gateway/Embedded Linux
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expSPAN is a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment and reduce carbon emissions. The Staff Device Software Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle of new products, features, and integrations, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive impact and enhance user experience.
EnergyHardwareInternet of ThingsRenewable EnergySoftware
Responsibilities
Integrations with smart networked third party home energy devices: work across teams to define MVP, manage external partners, define architecture, and lead the implementation
The regulatory frameworks that govern our electrical systems and devices are updated from time to time. In some cases, changes here may create market demand for electrical products. To unlock new markets, we may work with our product and certification teams to design new features or capabilities and lead the implementation
We are always looking for ways to bring additional value to our customers and the strategic team is generally responsible for delivering these products and features. For example, a new SPAN Drive charge mode may help customers save on their electricity bills and get more out of their existing solar panels
Qualification
Required
8 or more years of experience writing software for a hardware device (on a microcontroller, and/or in Linux, etc) in C/C++, Rust, and/or Python
Strong fundamentals in modern software design coupled with awareness of concerns like manual memory management
Experience working with standard electrical communication interfaces like UART, I2C, USB, etc
Exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Great at building trust and driving decisions to a resolution
Track record of taking ownership of projects and willingness to help others with theirs, from design and code review through to mentorship of new employees
Preferred
Experience with the STM32 microcontroller family
Experience with functional safety and processes and standards like UL 60730, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and UL 1998
Experience writing higher level system or application software such as diagnostic command line tools or the application side of a communication interface
Wireless technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth and Zigbee
Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment
Experience with clean energy hardware in a multidisciplinary environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
Flexible hours and flexible time off
Company
SPAN
Span develops residential energy storage devices that provide renewable electricity and charging services for electric vehicles.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$229.8MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementTDK VenturesMunich Re Ventures
2023-03-03Series B· $96M
2022-01-18Series B· $90M
2021-03-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Arch Rao
Founder & CEO
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