San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
About the Role We are looking for an IoT Engineer who operates at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. In this role, you won't just design the shell, nor will you just write the code—you will bring the en…
Skills: 3D CAD, Embedded Programming, Firmware Development, Mechanical Design, System Integration
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$85k–$115k/yr
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The role involves designing mechanical enclosures and assemblies while simultaneously writing the firmware to control them. Responsibilities include prototyping, hardware validation, and troubleshooting system-level bugs where mechanical and digital constraints collide.
Candidates should have a degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and be proficient in both 3D CAD and embedded systems. Experience with hardware protocols and a systems-thinking mindset are essential.
We are looking for an IoT Engineer who operates at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. In this role, you won't just design the shell, nor will you just write the code—you will bring the entire product to life.
We realize that true hybrids are rare. Whether you are a Mechanical Engineer who fell in love with embedded programming, or a Firmware Engineer who thrives on getting your hands dirty with CAD and physical prototyping, we want to talk to you. You will be responsible for designing mechanical assemblies while simultaneously writing the firmware that controls them and connects them to the digital world.
Your time will be split between mechanical design, firmware development, and system integration.
Design, model, and prototype mechanical enclosures, mechanisms, and structural components using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, etc).
Select appropriate materials, manufacturing processes (3D printing, injection molding, CNC machining), and fastening methods.
Perform thermal, stress, and ingress protection (IP rating) analyses to ensure hardware durability.
Servo and robotic mechanisms evaluations
Develop, debug, and maintain clean embedded code for ARM based CPUs and peripheral ASICs and PHYs
Implement low-level drivers for sensors, actuators, power management systems (PoE); perform hardware validation and bring-up of new SoCs; debug cross-layer (bootloader, kernel, application) and cross-domain issues (firmware, electrical) issues
Collaborate with HWPMs and other NPI members, Manufacturing partners and trusted vendors
Build, test, and iterate on functional prototypes
Troubleshoot system-level bugs where mechanical constraints and firmware logic collide.
We don't expect you to be a 10/10 master of both fields, but you must be highly proficient in one and capably dangerous in the other.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tooling and drafting.
Proficiency in embedded systems (firmware/software); familiarity with Linux, RTOS, bootloaders and their build systems, or kernel-level debugging.
Familiarity with standard hardware protocols (I2C, SPI, UART) and the equipment used to troubleshoot their electrical implementation
A "systems-thinking" mindset—you understand how a change in mechanical design affects thermal performance, battery life, and firmware complexity.
Experience bringing a physical IoT product from concept to mass production and post launch support.
Familiarity with Linux-based systems and platforms (MediaTek, Qualcomm, Marvell, etc).
Experience with implementing wired and wireless networking protocols.
If you hate being boxed into a single department and want to see your physical designs move because of the code you wrote, this is your playground. You will have total ownership over the end-to-end physical product development lifecycle.
Internet infrastructure for the enterprise.
Meter provides internet infrastructure for businesses. Headquartered in San Francisco, we were founded in 2015 to build enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. Our full-stack approach combines hardware, software, and operations so that any company can seamlessly run on a reliable and modern network. We believe the internet is a fundamental utility that businesses should be able to turn on as easily as water and electricity. Our team includes people who have helped scale successful companies and recent graduates who are eager to learn and build. We’re looking for people who are excited to work on interesting problems, enjoy learning from and helping each other, and above all, are kind and ambitious. We’re building for the long term, and we’re just getting started.
Offices: San Francisco, CA, US · Sunnyvale, CA 94085, US
Internet infrastructure for the enterprise.
Meter provides internet infrastructure for businesses. Headquartered in San Francisco, we were founded in 2015 to build enterprise-grade networks that are faster, more accessible, and more secure. Our full-stack approach combines hardware, software, and operations so that any company can seamlessly run on a reliable and modern network. We believe the internet is a fundamental utility that businesses should be able to turn on as easily as water and electricity. Our team includes people who have helped scale successful companies and recent graduates who are eager to learn and build. We’re looking for people who are excited to work on interesting problems, enjoy learning from and helping each other, and above all, are kind and ambitious. We’re building for the long term, and we’re just getting started.
Offices: San Francisco, CA, US · Sunnyvale, CA 94085, US
