# Firmware Engineer at Edgerun

- Company: Edgerun (YC S26)
- What the company does: Military exoskeletons. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://edgerun.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Palo Alto, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140 to $190/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/edgerun/jobs/0LmpEaM-firmware-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/edgerun-firmware-engineer/

## About the role

To apply for this role, provide us with the best evidence of your ability to execute. We would like to see what you have designed, built, and tested, so please include links, video, and photographs. A resume is welcome but not required. None of this has to be a perfect match. We care more about raw ability than a checklist, so if that's you, reach out.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or another engineering discipline
- 2+ years of embedded firmware experience on hardware that shipped or was used in the field
- Proficiency in embedded C or C++ and real-time systems
- Full time and in person in Palo Alto
- Travel to field tests, including overseas
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Tags: Engineering