Avegant
Firmware Engineer
Avegant is seeking a Firmware Engineer to contribute to our cutting‑edge near eye display technology. We are looking for a highly‑motivated person with at least 5 years of experience in a design and production environment or equivalent experience.
The role will work closely with electrical engineering and product teams and reports to the Director of Software. This is an in‑office position located in San Mateo, CA.
Responsibilities
Design and develop firmware for AR glasses prototypes, reference designs, and test fixtures.
Develop drivers to support sensors and peripherals: IMU, touch, proximity, ALS, OSPI, HyperRAM.
Integrate and bring‑up networking support for BT, BLE, Wi‑Fi use cases.
Optimize system resource utilization for power management.
Optimize audio and video pipelines to support hands‑free display use case.
Participate in bring‑up and testing of new hardware.
Conduct design reviews and provide technical feedback.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including optical, mechanical, firmware/software engineers, industrial designers, and production teams.
Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
Experience with microcontroller programming and embedded systems: ARM M55 and A32 cores, CMSIS toolbox and APIs.
Proficiency in C/C++.
Experience with industry‑standard protocols: USB, I2C/I3C, I2S, SPI, UART, SDIO, JTAG.
Experience with embedded operating systems: FreeRTOS, Zephyr.
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working effectively in a team environment.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Alif Ensemble and/or STM32 MCUs.
Experience programming display systems: MIPI‑DSI/CSI, LVDS.
Experience with camera systems: image sensors and ISPs.
Experience with audio recording and playback in embedded devices.
Experience programming video embedded graphics libraries: LVGL.
Experience programming wireless networking stacks: BT, BLE, Wi‑Fi.
Experience with battery and power management.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment: logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies.
Salary range: $140,000‑$170,000 depending on experience. Other benefits include stock options, full medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited PTO, office snacks, and team lunches.
Apply today to join a venture‑backed technology company developing next‑generation display technology for AR experiences. Interested? Apply now.
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The role will work closely with electrical engineering and product teams and reports to the Director of Software. This is an in‑office position located in San Mateo, CA.
Responsibilities
Design and develop firmware for AR glasses prototypes, reference designs, and test fixtures.
Develop drivers to support sensors and peripherals: IMU, touch, proximity, ALS, OSPI, HyperRAM.
Integrate and bring‑up networking support for BT, BLE, Wi‑Fi use cases.
Optimize system resource utilization for power management.
Optimize audio and video pipelines to support hands‑free display use case.
Participate in bring‑up and testing of new hardware.
Conduct design reviews and provide technical feedback.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including optical, mechanical, firmware/software engineers, industrial designers, and production teams.
Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of industry experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
Experience with microcontroller programming and embedded systems: ARM M55 and A32 cores, CMSIS toolbox and APIs.
Proficiency in C/C++.
Experience with industry‑standard protocols: USB, I2C/I3C, I2S, SPI, UART, SDIO, JTAG.
Experience with embedded operating systems: FreeRTOS, Zephyr.
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working effectively in a team environment.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Alif Ensemble and/or STM32 MCUs.
Experience programming display systems: MIPI‑DSI/CSI, LVDS.
Experience with camera systems: image sensors and ISPs.
Experience with audio recording and playback in embedded devices.
Experience programming video embedded graphics libraries: LVGL.
Experience programming wireless networking stacks: BT, BLE, Wi‑Fi.
Experience with battery and power management.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment: logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies.
Salary range: $140,000‑$170,000 depending on experience. Other benefits include stock options, full medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited PTO, office snacks, and team lunches.
Apply today to join a venture‑backed technology company developing next‑generation display technology for AR experiences. Interested? Apply now.
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