Firmware Engineer

The people here at Puffco don’t just create products
– we create behavior changing experiences for a community in the millions that is growing every day.

The mentality that drives the leadership at Puffco is based on passion and obsession, never by obligation.

The excitement of a new idea turning into a tangible product that changes people’s lives is a gift that we cherish daily.

Puffco has already produced the most awarded devices ever in our space but for us this is just the beginning.

What we’ve created is truly special and we’re looking for special people to help shape the future of our industry.

Join Puffco and you join a family and a community that you can directly impact.

The possibilities are limitless and the results dependent on how deep you care to dive in.

Some Of What We Have Achieved:

• Listed by MG Magazine as one of the 50 best companies to work for.
• Nominated for Engadget’s “Best Of CES”

• Featured on Vice, Netflix, HBO, and were one of the only products ever to be featured on the Cover of High Times magazine.
• Written about in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, and several other publications.
• Released the first-ever smart rig, the Puffco Peak, a milestone in consumer electronics, creating an unrivaled consumer experience and massive appeal.
• Expanded our distribution to more than 51 different countries, leaving a global impression.
• Awarded four Clio Awards in 2020 including a Grand Clio.

  (Social Good, Film/Video Craft, Product/Service Innovation, Social Media.)

• Extensive philanthropic efforts & giving back programs.

  We believe in putting our money and our manpower where our mouths are.

Who You Are:

We are looking for an ambitious individual who is innovative, forward thinking, and resourceful.

You’ll need to be passionate, motivated, and exceptionally committed to your trade.

Puffco is a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and those whose skillsets are impeccably organized and detail-oriented thrive.

We here at Puffco possess these qualities and if you do too, then come join our team!

What’s the Role About:

As a member of the Research and Development team, the Firmware Engineer will assist in the design process in numerous ways.

The Firmware Engineer will work alongside talented engineers and designers creating and maintaining embedded control and communication software, interfacing with manufacturing partners, developing and performing verification testing, diagnosing problems in design, validation, and mass-production stages, and collaborating with EEs to ensure a successful product.

This role requires a passion for technical problem solving, organization, and system design, while always looking for ways to improve product functionality, usability, and manufacturability.

Some things you will be responsible for:

• Evaluating suitability and interoperability of electronic components
• Implementing firmware components and applications
• Maintaining and improving firmware on existing products

• Conducting comprehensive root-cause analysis on failures and devising solutions
• Planning, improving and managing software applications from inception to use
• Effectively communicating relevant results both orally and in written form
• Working closely with project leads, engineers, and designers from initial concept through execution and refinement

Some qualifications and skills we need you to have:

• College degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 3+ years’ experience working as an engineer or scientist, ideally working with electromechanical devices
• Strong proficiency and rapid learning with various microcontrollers and software architectures

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated organization and data management skills
• Thrive in fast paced and creative environments
• Passion for innovating industry trends through product development
• Experience with embedded programming (hard real-time experience preferred)

• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; JavaScript/TypeScript experience is a plus

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive pay, 401K, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life coverage, Flexible Time-Off

• Amazing office in LA Center Studios with a fun, casual, and comfortable work environment
• Snacks, lunches, retreats, and SO much more!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Puffco strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Puffco’s recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner.