About Petlibro

Petlibro is a design thinking company creating products that nurture the intertwined lives of pets & their people. We launched with a philosophy that good design, in form & in function, can make a difference. Petlibro innovates with the latest technology to solve everyday problems for the modern pet parents and revolutionize how we care for our pets.

Since 2019, Petlibro has grown into one of the best-selling pet tech brands globally. From smart feeders with app insights to ultra-filtered automatic fountains, to pet health focused smart apps, its products are engineered to magnify the bond between your pet and you. We will be launching cutting edge AI pet tech for modern pet care, come join the team and be the leader in the AI pet tech space.

Job Summary

Our products, primarily smart IoT devices, are already making waves in the market, and we’re projected to reach over 600,000 monthly active users on our app by the end of 2024. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to architect, design, build, and test embedded firmware systems for the next generation of pet IoT platforms. In this role, you’ll shape the core of our technology, working closely with hardware and software teams to prototype, develop, and refine innovative pet care products.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement embedded firmware for IoT devices.
• Develop and optimize firmware drivers, RTOS, and low-power solutions for microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M).
• Integrate wireless connectivity protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, etc.).
• Implement real-time data processing, sensor control, and power management algorithms.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware-software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure system-level functionality and performance.
• Contribute to firmware best practices , including version control, code reviews, and testing frameworks.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with RTOS-based development (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Experience with IoT connectivity protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE, MQTT, etc.).
• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (STM32, ESP32, Nordic, TI).
• Solid debugging skills using tools like JTAG, GDB, and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of power management, battery optimization, and sensor integration.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with OTA firmware updates and security in embedded systems.
• Knowledge of Python or embedded scripting for test automation.
• Experience in machine learning on edge devices or AI integration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Google IoT, Azure) .

Salary Band: In compliance with California's pay transparency regulations (including SB 1162), this position offers a competitive salary band of $140,000 to $200,000 annually. This range is determined based on industry standards, the candidate's experience, education, and the specific responsibilities of the role. We are committed to maintaining internal pay equity and regularly reviewing our compensation structure to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.