or apply directly on Fellow's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Fellow's roles stay open a median of 24 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Fellow's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Fellow
- moderate 5 stale, 0 reposted of 15 open
- Hiring momentum
- 18 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Fellow's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Fellow.
About this role
The Principal Firmware Engineer at Fellow will lead the development and integration of firmware for connected kitchen products. This hands-on role involves defining system architecture, developing embedded software, and ensuring reliable connectivity across hardware and cloud services. The engineer will also mentor team members and drive technical decisions while maintaining a focus on safety, security, and compliance.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Fellow as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of embedded or firmware engineering experience
- Expert-level C/C++ development
- Strong command of RTOS concepts
- Experience delivering connected devices from prototype through manufacturing
- Demonstrated ownership of firmware releases and OTA delivery
- Ability to reason about electrical, thermal, control, reliability, safety, and cybersecurity risks
Nice to have
- Experience with MQTT, REST, Wi-Fi, BLE, or comparable IoT protocols
- Experience designing robust OTA systems
- Experience with LVGL or comparable embedded UX frameworks
- Experience integrating embedded products with AWS or comparable cloud services
- Experience with device analytics and observability
What you get
- Competitive compensation including employee equity plan
- Generous paid time off plan
- 401k with company contribution after 6 months
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Better Yourself Wellness credit & Better Your Community donation matching
- Monthly Fitness Stipend
Worth weighing
- In-office presence required
- Salary range is $225,000 - $250,000 plus bonus & equity, which may vary based on experience
- The role involves significant hands-on work, which may not suit all candidates
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Listed by Fellow on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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