Rethink recruit
Omen is building a radically new approach to sensing and perception - pushing the boundaries of physics, hardware, and AI. We're redefining what machines can see, sense, and understand. As we scale up development of our next-generation sensor systems, we're looking for an exceptional Embedded/Firmware Founding Engineer to take ownership of core system software across hardware and cloud-integrated platforms.
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of embedded firmware for advanced sensor systems.
- Own the full firmware lifecycle - from board bring-up to production-ready systems.
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable embedded codebases in C/C++ and Python .
- Design robust testing frameworks and execute comprehensive test plans.
- Work hands-on with hardware to debug, validate, and optimize performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and AI teams to ensure tight integration across the stack.
- Drive performance improvements, low-power optimization, and wireless communication handling.
- Guide risk assessments and ensure quality standards across all embedded components.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , Mechatronics , or similar - or equivalent experience with a track record of exceptional performance.
- 5+ years of professional experience in embedded systems or firmware development .
- Mastery of C/C++ , and working proficiency in Python or another scripting language.
- Proven ability to ship complex hardware-integrated products from prototype to production.
- Deep understanding of embedded software principles, source control, and documentation workflows.
- Debugging and testing directly with hardware in real-world environments.
- Low-power wireless protocols and RF systems.
- Driver development for new or unconventional sensors.
- Integration of embedded systems with cloud services (e.g., AWS IoT).