Firmware Engineer-Continuing Engineering

Description:Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members.What You'll Do:The Firmware Engineer is responsible for the firmware of Whisker's existing product line. This includes continuous improvement of the products' quality, functionality, and customer experience by analyzing issues, defining changes, verification and validation of the changes, and leading the implementation.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.Architects and implements technical solutions on embedded systems to support IoT smart pet productsWorks closely with AWS cloud engineering team on solutions for data managementManages code release process for embedded teamConducts code reviews across multiple teamsConducts integration and system-level testingPrograms, solves, and debugs with detailed knowledge in machine control and multi-threaded / multi-core programming environments, software applications, and device layering programsProvides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development issuesDocuments and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear codeStays up to date with state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizationsProvides support to partners such as component suppliers, contract and internal manufacturers, sourcing, supply chain, quality, packaging, product management, and customer experienceWill perform additional responsibilities when requiredRequirements:What You'll Bring:BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field0-3+ years of Firmware/Embedded Systems ExperienceSolid understanding of:Embedded C/C++ and developing applications on Bare Metal and RTOS (FreeRTOS preferred)PWM, UART, I2C, SPI, SDIO, MIPI, BLE, and WiFiLow-level hardware and discrete sensorsDigital and analog components and circuits and motor controlExperience writing firmware for various MCUs (STMicro and Espressif desired)Experience with source control tools (i.e. BitBucket)Experience with power supplies, meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.Experience with test driven development including developing unit tests, HW mockups, etc.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesAbility to travel up to 10% to suppliers and manufacturing locations domestically and internationallyMaintains confidentiality of proprietary informationAbility to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptionsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate othersComfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)Not Required but Nice to Have:Develop electronic subsystems and board-level designsExperience in robotics and/or IoT smart home solutionsBasic understanding of mechanical systemsExperience with PIC MCUs, Bluetooth and WiFi chips, and respective development systemsExperience with SOC modulesBenefits & Purrks:Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products"”plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral programStatement of Inclusivity:We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.#onsite1

Created: 2025-02-25