# Embedded Software Engineer at Base Power

- Company: Base Power
- What the company does: Base brings affordable, reliable energy and whole-home backup to homes across Texas — fixed low rates and battery backup that kicks in automatically. Backed by Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.basepowercompany.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/base-power/85775865-f676-47b5-85e4-a7b4237f837c?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/base-power-embedded-software-engineer/

## About the role

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Base, you will lead the architecture and technical direction of the firmware that powers our battery systems. Our devices monitor hardware, control power electronics, communicate with cloud services, and respond to real-time grid conditions. The embedded platform you help define must operate safely and reliably across thousands of systems deployed in homes. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Experience reading hardware schematics and datasheets to guide firmware design and integration
- Experience with the embedded Linux ecosystem, including kernel configuration, driver development, and device update mechanisms
- Familiarity with modern processor architectures (ARM, RISC-V) and trade-offs in selecting platforms for embedded systems
- 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)

Tags: Software Engineering

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