Senior Firmware Engineer - Sock

Owlet (NYSE: OWLT) is changing the world of parenting with meaningful products that truly make a difference for millions around the world by bringing joy, peace and sleep to the parenting journey.  We are focused on helping parents take care of their little ones so we can keep every baby safe and healthy.

Learn more about our amazing mission at https://owletcare.com/pages/why-owlet

JOB OVERVIEW:

As Senior Firmware Engineer you will be a key member of the Owlet engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the embedded software that powers our next-generation products. You will develop new features, create robust automated testing frameworks and fine-tune system performance to deliver a best-in-class user experience while ensuring regulatory compliance. Your work will directly help make millions of families around the world feel safer, more informed, and incredibly reassured.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build and maintain the firmware of innovative products that save lives
• Write code, tests and documentation that is readable and usable for years to come
• Work cross-functionally to drive new features, new products of the highest possible quality
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality through test plans, test automation, code inspection, unit tests and rigorous documentation
• Contribute to team best practices, improving our Agile methodology
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers
• Work with manufacturing to bring our innovative new products to consumers

• 7+ years of firmware engineering work experience
• Experience with agile software development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent with the C programming language
• Familiarity with serial protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C
• Experience with WiFi and Bluetooth
• Experience with big loop and real time operating systems (preferably FreeRTOS or Zephyr)
• Experience with source control (preferably git)
• Experience with a scripting language (preferably Python)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with FDA-cleared or other regulated health tech products and navigating compliance requirements
• Experience with IoT technologies (MQTT, AWS IoT, etc)
• Experience with Nordic Semiconductor nRF series processors
• Experience with HIL testing
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Contributed to open-source projects

Owlet offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options (PPO and High-Deductible with HSA), plus dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Wellness resources include mental health support, EAP access, and fitness incentives.
• Financial Benefits: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program, and potential equity grants.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous flexible PTO policy, including Flex Fridays, paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks), and remote/hybrid work options.

Owlet Baby Care, Inc. is the equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.