Frontline Wildfire Defense · 3 weeks ago
Firmware Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expFrontline Wildfire Defense is a company focused on wildfire safety and climate tech, known for its innovative wildfire defense systems. As a Firmware Lead, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of embedded software for these systems, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and secure firmware operations.
AppsConsumer ApplicationsPublic SafetySecurityService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of embedded Linux firmware for Frontline’s controller platform
Modernize platform components (toolchain, kernel, connectivity stack) to improve connectivity, reliability, and maintainability
Develop secure, resilient OTA update systems with rollback, A/B partitioning, and signing
Implement and optimize multi-interface networking (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular, Satellite)
Enhance system logging, telemetry, and watchdog infrastructure for fleet observability
Collaborate with cloud and mobile teams on provisioning, onboarding, and device identity
Drive firmware release planning, testing, and integration with CI/CD pipelines
Support field and manufacturing teams in diagnosing and resolving firmware issues
Integrate and validate new hardware components, sensors, and subsystems
Qualification
Required
5+ years in embedded firmware or Linux system software development
BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, or related engineering field
Strong C++ skills and experience with Linux build systems (GNU Make, Yocto, Buildroot, etc.)
Deep knowledge of Linux kernel, bootloaders (U-Boot), and system initialization
Experience implementing secure and signed OTA and local firmware update systems
Expertise with TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity
Familiarity with D-Bus and multi-process embedded architectures
Proficient in low-level debugging and profiling tools (gdb, strace, tcpdump, perf)
Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred
Experience building IoT or mission-critical connected devices
Background in PKI, TLS, or device provisioning
Experience with connman, iwd, oFono, and/or wpa_supplicant open source connectivity projects
Familiarity with telemetry, diagnostics, or fleet management systems
Prior experience leading platform modernization or migration projects
Experience with encoding and serialization formats such as CBOR, JSON, TLV, and XML
Experience with Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD)
Experience with BlueTooth Low Energy (BLE)
Experience with C++17
Experience extended, supporting, and maintaining large, multi-project git repositories
Experience with cloud-based continuous integration (CI) / continuous deployment (CD) platforms such as Gitlab and/or Github
Experience with 32- or 64-bit Arm Cortex-based single board computers (SBCs) or systems
Experience with USB Mass Storage Class (MSC), Communication Device Class (CDC), and Device Firmware Update (DFU), host and/or device
Experience implementing and deploying the Matter IoT framework / toolkit / standard
Benefits
Company-provided cell phone and laptop computer
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
401(k) Plan
Flexible time off policy + 10 paid holidays per year
Company
Frontline Wildfire Defense
Frontline protects homes and businesses from wildfires using tracking software, satellite connectivity, and onsite sprinkler systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$54.4MKey Investors
NorwestWyoming Business CouncilEchelon
2025-10-28Series A· $48M
2025-10-28Secondary Market
2023-10-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Harry Statter
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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2025-11-03
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