About the role#
As a Firmware Engineer Co-Op, you will develop software that runs on millions of devices used by industrial and enterprise customers. You will work on battery-powered wireless sensors, Linux-based IoT gateways, and connected dashcams. This role offers exposure to the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept to final deployment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with firmware engineers to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for gateway and sensor products.
- Bring up new hardware platforms by configuring I/O, testing connectivity, and debugging system initialization.
- Work with debugging interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and ADC.
- Implement peripheral drivers, secure bootloaders, device firmware updates, and core management layers.
- Design protocols and implement hardware management to optimize energy consumption for battery-powered devices.
- Work cross-functionally with product, full-stack, and quality teams.
- Participate in customer interviews and collaborate with customer success and product managers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid C programming skills and familiarity with embedded programming concepts.
- Experience with MCU development environments and tools such as Segger J-Link or GCC.
- Experience working in bare metal and RTOS-based systems like Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
- Experience in one or more core technologies including BLE, GPS, LTE, and CAN.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
- Interest in sensors, connectivity protocols, and distributed systems.
- Ability to thrive in an environment that requires rapid deployment and product iteration.
- Any prior projects or coursework related to embedded systems and firmware development.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote).
- Status: Full-time, paid co-op position.
About Samsara
Samsara provides a platform for connected operations. It integrates data from people, devices, and systems to support complex business activities. The company operates in North America and Europe across sectors like transportation, manufacturing, and energy. Founded in 2015, it is based in San Francisco and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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