- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle · Construction
- Location
- San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
- Salary
- $182,000–$230,000 a year
Full-time
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Job description
Who we are Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field. We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.
Job responsibilities
- Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and understand the physical functionality of custom-built PCBs
- Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to develop comprehensive specifications for new hardware
- Develop firmware for custom boards from the ground up based on schematic designs and functional requirements
- Extend and enhance existing firmware codebases to support new features and capabilities
- Examine, document, and develop interfaces for existing third-party vehicle communications systems
- Implement firmware for drive-by-wire retrofit systems on new vehicle platforms
- Support field installations and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues at customer sites
Job requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required
- Strong experience with embedded systems and real-time control applications
- Proficiency with common communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc.)
- Experience with at least one CAN protocol (e.g. J1939 , CanOpen) or LIN is a plus
- Deep understanding of electronics and their physical operation, capabilities, and limitations
- Hands-on experience with electrical hardware implementation, testing, and validation from concept through production
- Exceptional debugging skills across software, firmware, and hardware domains
- Experience in interfacing with off-highway vehicles (such as dozers or skid-steers) or passenger cars is a great plus