Embedded Software Engineer
About the job
- Expertise in MicroPython and Python development.
- Experience with the Arduino development ecosystem.
- Experience with embedded C and C++ development.
- Familiarity with hardware communication protocols, including I2C, I2S, and SPI.
- Experience with robotics and educational robot platforms.
- Experience with network development and Internet of Things network patterns and protocols.
- Familiarity with do-it-yourself projects involving electronics, microcontrollers, single-board computers, and programming.
- Familiarity with user-centric software development.
- At least 3 years of software experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Research, design, and implement software solutions for microcontrollers and single-board computers.
- Develop cross-platform solutions that operate across a wide variety of microcontroller environments.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to develop software solutions that seamlessly work with new products.
- Describe developed functionality through documentation, tutorials, and examples.
- Work as a key member of a cross-functional product development team.
- Collaborate with the open-source software community and support SparkFun-created solutions.
- Meet with internal customers and facilitate the creation of requirements and user stories.
- Facilitate the elaboration of customer requirements into development user stories and acceptance tests.
- Experience with open-source software and community-driven development.
- Experience with version control software, tools, and methodologies, including Git and GitHub.
About the company
SparkFun Electronics sells electronic components, microcontroller boards, and prototyping tools through an online store, serving engineers, students, and hobbyists. Its products include in-house development boards and kits, with open-source hardware licenses that make designs, schematics, firmware, and files publicly available to customers. The company differentiates itself by offering extensive support, tutorials, and documentation, plus an education program created in 2011 to engage schools and maker communities. Its goal is to empower makers and students to learn and build by providing accessible hardware paired with guidance and open designs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$3M
Headquarters
Niwot, Colorado
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SparkPNT TX2 launched January 2026 with 50-plus-hour battery life and Galileo HAS.
- DigiKey partnership expanded XRP robotics kits in March 2025, broadening classroom reach.
- SparkPNT FP launch in March 2026 adds modular GNSS SKUs across survey workflows.
What critics are saying
- Adafruit conflict destroyed a key distribution relationship in January 2026.
- Founder harassment allegations from Adafruit damage employer brand and recruiting.
- If SparkPNT revenue disappoints, SparkFun remains exposed to low-margin retail competition.
What makes SparkFun Electronics unique
- Open-source hardware plus documentation still differentiates SparkFun from commodity component resellers.
- SparkPNT FP modular GNSS, launched March 2026, emphasizes repairability and upgradeability.
- SparkFun employs about 100 people, keeping engineering, manufacturing, and support in-house.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Membership