Midjourney is an independent research lab exploring new mediums of thought and expanding the imaginative powers of the human species. We are a small self-funded team focused on design, human infrastructure, and AI.
The Firmware Engineer is responsible for owning the embedded software that brings our hardware to life: from bare-metal bring-up and peripheral integration through power optimization and production firmware. This role works directly alongside mechanical, electrical, and software teammates in our San Francisco workshop, with a logic analyzer in one hand and a soldering iron in the other. The Firmware Engineer will also support manufacturing through factory firmware, calibration routines, and end-of-line test development. The candidate must be self-motivated and enjoy working in a dynamic, hands-on environment. This is a full-time, on-site position based in San Francisco, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain firmware for ARM Cortex-M and/or Cortex-A based or similar platforms
- Bring up new PCBs, debug hardware/software interfaces, validate peripherals, and get systems running
- Write and optimize drivers for sensors, actuators, displays, and wireless radios (BLE, Wi-Fi)
- Optimize for power consumption, latency, and memory footprint on resource-constrained systems
- Design firmware architecture that is modular, testable, and production-ready
- Collaborate with EE on schematic reviews, component selection, and debug
- Support manufacturing through factory firmware, calibration routines, and end-of-line test development
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- 3–5 years of firmware experience in consumer electronics or hardware product development
- Strong C/C++ on embedded platforms; comfortable reading schematics and datasheets
- Hands-on experience with common peripherals: I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, ADC/DAC, GPIO, DMA
- Experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal development
- Proficiency with debugging tools: JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
- Track record of shipping firmware in a product that went to mass production
Nice to Have
- Experience with BLE stack development (Nordic, ESP32, or similar)
- DSP firmware experience
- Familiarity with motor control, haptics, or precision actuator systems
- Background in wearables, robotics, or medical devices
Compensation
- Annual base salary of $215,000 – $260,000*
- 100% of employee insurance premiums paid by Midjourney, plus supplemental benefits plans
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible time-off policy
*The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications and licensure, location, and other business or organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Midjourney provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.
