Full-Time

Director of Firmware

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VergeSense

VergeSense

51-200 employees

Occupancy intelligence platform for space optimization

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$240k - $250kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring three days a week in office.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
R
SQL
Machine Learning
Pandas
C/C++
Computer Vision
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Experience delivering firmware, leading teams of 10 or more, mentoring & developing managers, and managing engineers.
  • Experience in many (but not all) of the following technologies: RTOS systems, Embedded Linux, C/C++, wireless connectivity (WiFi, Cellular, 802.15, mesh), camera systems, low power / battery-powered systems.
  • Exposure to computer vision / ML is nice to have worked to ship products at volume (>50k EAU) and support products in the field at volume (100k+ connected devices).
  • Experienced with using data as the means to measure product performance. Ideally, is comfortable getting hands-on with data (pandas, SQL, R, etc.).
Responsibilities
  • Leads teams of firmware, QA, and machine learning engineers.
  • Foster an environment that is supportive and encourages autonomy - the purpose of what people are working on should be clear, and the method by which they get there should be in their control (not dictated).
  • Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, high-performing team.
  • Participate in and be accountable for short & long-term road mapping.
  • Identify, mitigate, and manage risks related to project execution and product delivery.
  • Advance the development of standards, guidelines, and best practices for the firmware team.
  • Champion the pervasive use of data - it doesn’t work if it’s not measured.
  • Dive in, occasionally, into the sausage making - review a design RFC, peer review a PR, help debug a customer issue.
  • You’ll also work closely with hardware and operations teams to involve firmware in early-phase design and ensure the on-time shipment of hardware products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to computer vision / ML is nice to have.

VergeSense provides an Occupancy Intelligence Platform designed for the commercial real estate and property technology sectors. This platform utilizes advanced occupancy sensors, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to help businesses analyze and optimize their physical spaces. Clients, including real estate directors and workplace managers, receive detailed insights into space usage, enabling them to make informed decisions that can lower costs and enhance the office experience. VergeSense differentiates itself by offering both wired and wireless sensor options, a quick deployment process that can be completed in under 90 days, and dedicated customer success managers who assist clients in maximizing the platform's benefits. The company's goal is to deliver a strong return on investment for its clients by improving space utilization and reducing operational costs.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$80.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration with ChatGPT enhances user interaction and decision-making.
  • 188% year-over-year growth indicates strong market demand and expansion potential.
  • Partnership with JLL Technologies expands strategic integrations and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging proptech startups could erode VergeSense's market share.
  • Privacy concerns from ChatGPT integration may affect customer trust.
  • Economic downturns could reduce corporate real estate budgets, impacting revenue.

What makes VergeSense unique

  • VergeSense uses AI-driven sensors for real-time space usage measurement.
  • The platform integrates with hybrid work software for seamless workplace management.
  • VergeSense offers personalized customer success managers for tailored client support.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation & equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Open vacation policy