# Lead Controls & Firmware Engineer (Austin, TX) at Exowatt

- Company: Exowatt
- What the company does: Exowatt is redefining energy for the AI era. Delivering clean, modular, and scalable power that meets the rising demand of AI infrastructure. Backed by a16z and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.exowatt.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/exowatt/23f4bd8e-c956-4274-89d5-6544a4943ba6
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/exowatt-lead-controls-and-firmware-engineer-austin-tx/

## About the role

This position is based in Austin, TX, however an alternate location of Miami, FL is possible for the right candidate. If hired for this role, relocation to one of these sites is required. We provide relocation assistance.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 2–6 years of experience in PLC programming and/or embedded firmware development
- Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell Studio 5000 (or similar)
- Strong coding skills in C/C++ (Rust/Python a plus)
- Experience with GitHub workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
- Familiarity with utility-scale energy systems or DERs

Tags: Engineering