Senior Firmware Engineer - HMI

Senior Firmware Engineer - HMI

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck, and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable, and 10‑50x more efficient.

What You Will Do

• Firmware development of critical hardware validation, board bring‑up, and HMI‑related features such as GUIs, lighting, and hand controls.

• Partner with hardware, UX, cloud, manufacturing, and other firmware teams to execute end‑to‑end development.

• Design and implement features, as well as related tests, to deliver mission‑critical, robust code.

• Optimize firmware for low‑power operation, extending battery life and supporting energy‑efficient designs. Profile power consumption and identify opportunities for optimization at the submodule and system level.

• Implement robust security measures within firmware to safeguard devices against potential threats, ensuring data integrity, authentication, and encryption protocols are in place.

• Develop a robust CI/CD pipeline and advocate for best practices to help grow a high‑performance team with highly automated tools and testing.

• Collaborate with QA teams and leverage metrics to monitor for and debug issues.

• Engage effectively with third‑party firms by delivering clear specifications and requirements and managing execution.

What You Will Bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in firmware development in a microcontroller environment, particularly ST.

• Expert in C programming, ideally familiar with C++, Python, and bash scripting.

• Past experience working with GUI and graphics libraries. LVGL is a plus.

• Proficiency with real‑time operating system concepts, including direct experience with FreeRTOS.

• Experience supporting manufacturing teams and working with contract manufacturers.

• Knowledge of basic communication protocol principles—messaging, network, security, compression.

• Familiarity with digital sensor calibration techniques.

• Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.

Salary: $165,000 to $210,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed. We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and bring together a world‑class team from some of the biggest brands in technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation, and retail spaces. Together we’re working hands‑on to imagine, design and build a completely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks And Benefits

• Robust health coverage—excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

• Flexible time off.

• 401(k) match.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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