Manager, Firmware
1st Avenue PowerSan Jose, California
Full Time
Posted March 6, 2026
$185k - $230k
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Job Description
A leadership role focused on developing and managing firmware for renewable energy power electronics products such as PV inverters and energy storage systems, involving design, debugging, control algorithm implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to advance sustainable energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a firmware software team to develop, validate, and optimize product firmware for renewable energy systems.
- Lead the design, development, and debugging of low-level real-time and low-latency firmware in C.
- Support design reviews, DFMEA activities, and build advanced simulation and validation capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop features, control algorithms, and communication protocols.
- Write software specifications, design documents, and maintain project schedules and timelines.
Requirements
- 7 years of professional firmware development experience, including leading a team
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Expertise in developing firmware for Power Electronics applications
- Familiarity with the basics of Power Electronics
- Experience in developing, debugging, and implementing low-level real-time and low-latency firmware in C
- Ability to develop, debug, and troubleshoot low-level firmware in C and software fundamentals
- Experience with embedded systems and communication protocols and their drivers
- Ability to implement control algorithms for power electronics products
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation Package (salary range $185,000 - $230,000)
Remote Flexibility
Health Insurance with 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan
Dental and Vision Insurance with 50% of employee premiums covered
Retirement Plan (401(k) with 6% employer match)
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