[Remote] Staff Embedded Systems Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Torus is a pioneering company in energy infrastructure, headquartered in Utah, focused on building resilient and sustainable power solutions. They are seeking a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer to develop production-grade firmware for energy storage and management solutions, while mentoring a small team and ensuring seamless interoperability across systems.ResponsibilitiesSupporting and mentoring a small team of firmware engineers—ensuring technical direction matches the architectural intent, reviewing designs, and building a culture of responsiveness and collaborationDeveloping firmware features across our energy storage product lines: telemetry, control loops, cloud connectivity, and hardware abstraction layersOwning system integration—working closely with hardware, data, and software teams to ensure seamless interoperability across the full stackDriving quality through design reviews, automated testing, and documentation. (We believe engineers own their own QA.)Debugging and optimizing real-time embedded applications and serial communication interfaces in the field and in the labSupporting scaling operations—deployment tooling, remote monitoring, and root-cause analysis of field issues across a growing fleetParticipate in on-call rotation for escalated technical issuesSkillsBS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of hands-on experience developing commercial embedded software or firmware applicationsStrong Python proficiency and real production experience running Python on Embedded Linux (Yocto or similar)Solid understanding of serial communication protocols—RS-485, Modbus, I²C, CAN, EthernetExperience with real-time embedded systems: multi-threading, inter-process communication, timing constraintsAbility to read schematics and PCB layouts to troubleshoot hardware integration issuesProven track record leading or mentoring engineers on technical projectsExperience with IoT device management at scale (fleet OTA, remote diagnostics)Familiarity with AWS IoT, MQTT, or data telemetry pipelinesExposure to energy storage systems, inverters, or grid-connected hardwareKnowledge of VPP programs, demand response, or utility interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, UL 1741)Experience with containerized embedded deployments (Docker/Balena on Linux targets)CI/CD practices in embedded or hardware-adjacent environmentsBenefitsEmployee Rewards Package including Equity401(k) Retirement Savings PlanTorus pays 50% of medical premiumsTorus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverageVoluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability InsuranceHealth Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurancePlan participants have access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, entertainment, and more.Unlimited Discretionary PTO or 10 days annual PTO10 paid company holidaysWaiting period-free 100% paid parental leaveRegular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.Team members receive Torus branded gearPeer Recognition ProgramFully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks.Company OverviewTorus empowers individuals and communities to become their renewable energy providers. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in South Salt Lake, Utah, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.torus.co.