R-Zero · 3 weeks ago
Embedded Software Technical Lead
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expR-Zero is a smart building technology company that focuses on reducing energy costs and improving asset value through innovative solutions. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Technical Lead to design and implement software solutions, define technical strategy, and lead teams to drive their business forward.
Energy EfficiencyHardwareHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Internet of ThingsSmart BuildingSoftwareSustainability
Responsibilities
Design and implement embedded software solutions across our technology stack
Define technical strategy and make architectural decisions that shape our product roadmap
Lead distributed teams of contractors as needed to extend our capabilities
Establish repeatable processes to help us move from startup to scale: automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes
Provide technical leadership while staying hands-on with code
Collaborate with field teams to support deployed systems and inform future development
Bridge technical and business conversations, translating complex constraints into strategic opportunities
Qualification
Required
8+ years in technical software development, with deep embedded systems expertise
2+ years leading technical teams in a hands-on capacity
You have built, shipped and supported multiple embedded products
Track record in both large organizations and startup environments
Experience working with the Software team on hybrid projects
End-to-end embedded development experience, including: test automation, CI/CD and field support
Expert level software development in C, C++ or Rust
Strong foundation in embedded Linux
Proficiency with higher-level languages (we use Node.js for parts of our stack)
Experience with edge ML is a plus
Smart building experience is a plus
Ownership – You see problems as yours to solve and take initiative without waiting for someone to ask
Scrappiness – R-Zero is a small company taking on large incumbents. We need to make daily progress on the things that matter to customers and ignore the rest
Collaborative Leadership – You elevate the people around you, build consensus, and lead through influence as much as authority
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 for people based in the SF Bay Area
Learning and development support
Hybrid work environment with only 1-2 mandatory days per month in office for people based in the SF Bay Area
Company
R-Zero
Smart building solutions that automates building and workforce efficiencies, to maximize the ROI of your real estate portfolio.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$170MKey Investors
La CaisseDBL Partners
2023-02-16Series C· $105M
2022-05-12Series C
2021-06-16Series B· $50M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Nuckles
Chief Executive Officer
Neil Day
CTO
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