Embedded Software Engineer

About the Company

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the architecture of the embedded software platform that powers Base battery systems
• Lead development of firmware that interfaces with sensors, power electronics, communications modules, and safety systems
• Partner closely with hardware and electrical engineering to co-design reliable hardware and firmware systems
• Drive system-level decisions across embedded, cloud, and fleet software to ensure the platform operates reliably at scale
• Establish standards for reliability, diagnostics, and observability across devices deployed in the field
• Design systems that support OTA updates and long-term device lifecycle management
• Identify and solve foundational technical problems affecting safety, reliability, and scalability
• Mentor engineers and raise the bar for embedded systems engineering

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software or firmware
• Deep expertise in C, C++, or Rust
• Strong experience designing embedded systems that interact directly with hardware
• Experience working with microcontrollers, embedded Linux, or real-time systems
• Strong understanding of system architecture, reliability, and failure modes
• Experience building software for systems deployed at scale
• Ability to work across hardware, cloud software, and infrastructure disciplines
• Track record of leading complex technical projects and shaping system architecture
• First principles thinking and a bias toward solving hard problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading hardware schematics and datasheets
• Experience with the embedded Linux ecosystem, including kernel configuration and driver development
• Familiarity with modern processor architectures (ARM, RISC-V)
• Experience developing and debugging software on custom hardware
• Working knowledge of power electronics or energy systems
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory certification processes (UL1998, UL1741, UL1547)