Embedded Database Systems Engineer

Embedded Database Systems Engineer

Do you dream of working with cutting-edge technology for a category-defining product? Are you interested in collaborating with the smartest problem-solvers and change-makers in the autonomous building industry? PassiveLogic is looking for a highly-motivated and dedicated Embedded Database Systems Engineer to implement distributed database software for our Hive Controller, an edge compute device powering autonomous building systems.

About PassiveLogic®

PassiveLogic is the first fully autonomous platform for buildings. We’ve reinvented the fundamental principles of automation to democratize technology, optimize buildings, and reduce the world’s carbon footprint. We are a team of technologists, engineers, and creatives dedicated to making a sustainable impact through real-world solutions.

We are looking for team members who have a passion for technology and want to work on cutting-edge problems with real-world solutions. Our culture is built on bringing together the most talented engineers, thinkers, and creatives—backed by the world’s leading investors—working together to make the future a reality. 

About the Role

This is a career-defining opportunity opportunity to solve complex database challenges in embedded edge compute and transform the future of autonomous systems, energy, and the built environment.

As our Embedded Database Systems Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of embedded systems and distributed databases, crafting high-performance, fault-tolerant data solutions for resource-constrained edge devices in real-time building automation.

The Hive Controller combines PassiveLogic's Autonomous Building Platform technology with state-of-the-art wireless sensors, intelligent I/O, and a user interface — all in a simple plug & play appliance that runs at the edge. It acts as a scalable, distributed compute and data storage system for customers throughout the Building Automation industry. Learn more about the Hive here.

What you’ll do

Develop Embedded Database Solutions: Design and implement lightweight, fault-tolerant database software for the Hive Controller, optimizing for low-latency and resource-constrained edge environments.

Ensure System Reliability: Create systems for data backup, recovery, and secure storage tailored to distributed edge compute devices.

Integrate with Embedded Systems: Collaborate with firmware and systems engineers to integrate database solutions with embedded Linux and real-time control systems.

Optimize Performance for Edge: Analyze and enhance database performance for distributed, high-availability systems like Yugabyte or CockroachDB in edge scenarios.

Prototype Scalable Services: Build and test new services for PassiveLogic’s autonomous building platform, focusing on edge-to-cloud data synchronization.

Collaborate with Leadership: Align technical solutions with PassiveLogic’s mission to drive autonomous systems innovation.

What you’ll bring

If your experience does not meet all our posted requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you. We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about understanding people, committed to lifelong learning, and driven by the love of what they do. If that’s you, please apply!

You must have

• Proven experience: 
• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in embedded systems or edge computing.
• Experience developing database solutions for embedded or resource-constrained environments (e.g., edge devices, IoT, or real-time systems).
• Experience in multiple software paradigms, including data-driven, OOP, functional, and protocol-oriented software design. 
• Experience designing and maintaining relational database schemas.
• PostgreSQL experience.
• Exceptional communication skills: Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment within and outside of your team. 
• Organized and strategic: Self-motivation, passion for technology, and a strong drive for results and continuous improvement, channeled into efficient performance.
• Collaborative mindset: Strong self-motivation towards PassiveLogic’s mission to “empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world’s largest climate challenges.”
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, eager to learn, iterate, and innovate.
• Problem solving: You own this role. When issues arise, be the empowered force that solves them, rolling-up.

You should have

• 3+ Years experience in:
• Software development involving databases
• Coding systems language (C/C++, Swift, Golang, etc.)
• Further experience with:
• Proficiency with embedded Linux, including kernel optimization or systems-level programming for data storage.
• Writing SQL and understanding database principles
• Contributing to an open-source database such as Postgres and SQLite
• Deploying clustered databases such as Yugabyte, CockroachDB, etc. 
• Applying high availability database methodologies
• Designing edge-to-cloud data architectures or distributed systems protocols (e.g., MQTT, gRPC).
• Passion for technology and personal growth
• Self motivation and a strong drive for results and continuous improvement 
• A passion for database performance

• Experience with/knowledge of:
• Foundational understanding of autonomous systems design
• Strong knowledge of Linux
• Swift language development
• Background in security
• Mentorship experience: Experience mentoring and guiding junior team members.

We know there are candidates who might not fit everything we’ve described above, or who might have experience and skills we haven’t considered. PassiveLogic can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities to the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background. Even if you don’t meet all the requirements above, we still want to hear from you.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous equity share package
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Disability and life Insurance options
• Flex PTO
• Team-building events
• Free catered lunch in the office Monday — Friday
• Free ski pass (We are at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon)
• Free National Park pass

When applying, include:

• A cover letter including 
  • 3-5 sentences on why you're the perfect candidate for PassiveLogic 
  • 3-5 sentences describing the most challenging technical or domain problem you’ve *led to a solution*. 
• A resume
• Extra mile — include a description of a project (of any type) you personally created, devised, built, managed, organized, or designed that was of your own self-initiative

Diversity and inclusion 

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is woven into our values and everything we do. We welcome all—come as you are and bring your whole self. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity every day by maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for our employees at every stage of their careers.