Embedded Software Engineer
Peak Energy
Location
Burlingame, CA (Onsite)
Type
Full-time
Posted
Nov 25, 2025
Compensation
USD 180000 – 240000
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Design and implement real-time, C++, RTOS-based firmware targeting microcontrollers
- Create firmware for embedded prototypes to validate hardware design choices and accelerate firmware development
- Verify and support the integration of your code and assist with the definition of requirements
- Support products deployed to the field and participate in hardware and software design reviews
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to advancing sodium-ion battery systems as the storage standard for renewable energy, helping create a more resilient grid and supporting the transition to sustainable energy solutions.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of professional engineering experience with a degree in science, engineering, or related field
- Experience writing firmware for real-time embedded systems and designing complex software that coordinates several disparate functions
- Have shipped at least one commercial or industrial hardware product
- Experience using Linux as a development environment and test platform, and configuring build tools such as CMake/Make
Benefits
What's in it for you
Competitive benefits package includes:
- Salary range: $180,000 - $240,000
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Strong 401(k) plan
- Equity opportunities
- Supportive environment promoting work-life balance
About
Inside Peak Energy
Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. The company is backed by strategic investment and product partners and driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.