Embedded Firmware Engineer - San Francisco, CA

Pronto is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our growing team and help expand our autonomous haulage systems. You'll be working on cutting-edge technology that's transforming the mining and heavy equipment industries, implementing robust firmware solutions for some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with bare-metal microcontroller firmware, debugging and identifying issues with novel hardware, and ground-up implementation of firmware for circuits in a real-world environment.

• →Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and understand the physical functionality of custom-built PCBs
• →Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to develop comprehensive specifications for new hardware
• →Develop firmware for custom boards from the ground up based on schematic designs and functional requirements
• →Extend and enhance existing firmware codebases to support new features and capabilities
• →Examine, document, and develop interfaces for existing third-party vehicle communications systems
• →Implement firmware for drive-by-wire retrofit systems on new vehicle platforms
• →Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues at customer sites

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required 
• Strong experience with embedded systems and real-time control applications
• Proficiency with common communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience with at least one CAN protocol (e.g. J1939 , CanOpen) or LIN is a plus
• Deep understanding of electronics and their physical operation, capabilities, and limitations
• Hands-on experience with electrical hardware implementation, testing, and validation from concept through production
• Exceptional debugging skills across software, firmware, and hardware domains
• Experience in interfacing with off-highway vehicles (such as dozers or skid-steers) or passenger cars is a great plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field deployments

This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. 

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 - $230,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

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