Ohalo · 1 day ago
Embedded Software Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expOhalo is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development and integration of sensor-driven embedded systems, focusing on Python-based control frameworks that enhance their biotechnology infrastructure.
AgricultureBiotechnologyGenetics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Sensor Integration: Lead development of software that collects,processes, and logs real-time data from a variety of sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure, imaging)
Python System Development: Build modular, testable, Python-based control systems for lab and greenhouse instrumentation, including device orchestration and data pipelines
Embedded Collaboration: Interface with microcontroller firmware and embedded Linux systems to ensure smooth communication and control of hardware components
Cross-System Coordination: Work closely with biology, hardware, and software teams to ensure systems perform reliably in real-world, high-uptime settings
Diagnostics & Monitoring: Develop diagnostics, watchdogs, and safety routines to ensure system health and recoverability
Rapid Prototyping: Create quick, functional prototypes for new equipment and sensors; iterate in partnership with hardware engineers and scientists
Documentation & Tracking: Maintain clean codebases, document interfaces, and contribute to lightweight tracking of control logic and sensor configurations
Qualification
Required
~5 years of hands-on experience in embedded software, systems integration, or control system development
Strong Python developer with experience in real-time systems, industrial automation, or robotics environments
Experience integrating a variety of physical sensors using common protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, Modbus, CAN)
Experience with MQTT, ROS, Modbus, or similar integration frameworks
Familiarity with embedded Linux (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Jetson, BeagleBone) or microcontroller platforms (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino)
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot at the interface between hardware and software
Able to thrive in hands-on, experimental environments with evolving requirements
Preferred
Bonus if you have experience with cloud (AWS, GCP, data warehousing or IoT data)
Bonus if you've worked in lab automation, ag-tech, or industrial biotech settings
Company
Ohalo
To support a growing population efficiently, we need to shrink the land, water and energy footprint of our crops.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40M2024-01-25Series Unknown· $40M
Leadership Team
David Friedberg
Chief Executive Officer
Judson Ward
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
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