Full-Time

Senior Firmware Engineer

Reach Labs

Reach Labs

11-50 employees

Long-range wireless power delivery systems

Compensation Overview

$150k - $200k/yr

San Carlos, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a firmware engineer or equivalent
  • Subject matter in C development
  • Proficient with firmware development in bare-metal or RTOS based systems
  • Experience with board bring up including schematics reading and PCBs debugging
  • Experience with python and scripting languages
  • Have a test-driven, analytical approach to debugging and problem solving
  • Proficient communicator and organizational skills
Responsibilities
  • Actively contribute to the firmware team to analyze, design, develop, and deploy features to meet business, product, and technical requirements
  • Actively contribute to Reach’s code base by architecting and implementing features
  • Work with project management and other engineers to plan the effort and establish timelines for yourself and your team
  • Identify areas of need: Advocate for good coding practices and contribute to product innovation in hardware and software
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with BLE systems or other wireless transfer technology
  • Experience with Nordic nRF52 development and Zephyr OS
  • Experience with full development cycles from prototyping to manufacturing
  • Experience with RF applications
  • Experience in software test automation
  • Experience working at a start-up or with a small, intimate team

Reach Labs develops systems for long-range wireless power delivery that can power networks of remote devices without wired power connections. Its Link System can transmit energy over longer distances while keeping per-device power needs low, and its Batch System is adaptable for powering devices in enclosed spaces like drawers and toolboxes. The technology works by delivering wireless power to devices with minimal energy consumption per device, enabling continuous operation in environments where traditional power cables are impractical. Compared with competitors, Reach Labs differentiates itself through its research-driven approach and focus on scalable, long-range wireless power for industrial, healthcare, and manufacturing settings. The company aims to set a new standard for power delivery across various industries by enabling reliable, wireless power for connected devices.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$39.3M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $39M funding through Series B in 2022 fuels commercial scaling.
  • Deployments with manufacturing, retail, and government show early traction.
  • Eliminates downtime for AVs, drones, and emergency microgrids.

What critics are saying

  • Emrod's 2023 New Zealand deployments capture first industrial revenue.
  • PowerLight's 2024 DARPA contracts divert U.S. military funding.
  • FCC delays block high-power RF deployments within 3-6 months.

What makes Reach Labs unique

  • Patented RF-based power beaming delivers point-to-multipoint over long distances.
  • Adaptive electromagnetic surfaces enable scalable networks for robots and drones.
  • Link and Batch Systems power devices in manufacturing and enclosed spaces.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

2%
Reach
Feb 20th, 2025
VentureBeat: Reach Raises $9M for wireless charging

Reach Labs has raised $9 million in funding for its long-range wireless charging technology.

FinSMEs
Dec 5th, 2022
Reach Raises $30M in Series B Funding

Reach, a Redwood City, CA-based wireless power-at-a-distance company, raised $30M in Series B funding