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Atlas Data Storage · 6 hours ago

Senior Firmware Engineer

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$155K/yr - $185K/yr
date6+ years exp

Atlas Data Storage is charting the future of information storage by pioneering DNA data storage technology. They are looking for an exceptional Senior Firmware Engineer to join their core engineering team, where the role involves designing and implementing high-performance firmware across multiple systems.

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Responsibilities

Developing high-performance firmware capable of handling large data payload while ensuring end-to-end data integrity
Working closely with hardware, electrical and chemistry teams to help define requirements and specifications
Architecting and implementing using bare metal languages such as C and C++
Bringing expertise in low-level programming to develop reliable firmware with strict timing requirements

Qualification

CC++Firmware developmentMemory managementReal-time operating systemsHigh-speed busesFPGA integrationASIC integrationHardware troubleshooting

Required

6+ years of professional software development experience in a senior technical role
Expertise in C and C++
Deep, demonstrable understanding of memory management in embedded platforms
Proven ability to write performant, low-latency, and highly optimized code, particularly when dealing with large data payloads (multi-gigabyte scale)
Experience designing and implementing firmware using high-speed buses (SPI, 1G/10G Ethernet, USB…)
Experienced in using real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, DMA controllers, AXI bus, interrupt mechanisms and low-level threading implementation
Knowledge of IP protocols down to the physical layer

Preferred

Prior experience working directly with hardware development, bring-up, and troubleshooting
Understanding of FPGA and ASIC integration
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field

Company

Atlas Data Storage

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Atlas Data Storage is an information technology company focused on data storage solutions.
dateFounded in 2025
location
South San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.atlasds.com

H1B Sponsorship

Atlas Data Storage has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$155M
2025-05-05Seed· $155M

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