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Staff Firmware Engineer, Embedded

TonalSan Francisco, California, United StatesOnsite

Who We Are


Tonal is the world’s first all-in-one home gym with a simply stunning design. It has completely revolutionized the fitness journey, with adaptive weight and coaching cues powered by advanced A.I. technology. We’ve united a diverse team of experts and decades of research to reinvent strength training, making it more efficient, more effective and more engaging. With this in mind, we want to bring that same innovative approach to the workplace. At Tonal, we continue our shift of emphasis by growing our instrumental team.

We collectively weave our knowledge and creativity, as we redefine the future of fitness, and Power Progress for our members.

Overview


As part of the Hardware department at Tonal, the Firmware team helps build our intelligent fitness system from the ground up.  We enjoy the opportunity to create a great product and to expand our technical breadth in the process. We leverage embedded processors running anything from bare metal to Android using a variety of sensors, motors and communication paths to create a device that delivers an exceptional and seamless user experience.  We are looking for a self-motivated Firmware Engineer to take technical ownership across all domains FW supports.

What You Will Do


  • Design and develop our embedded software systems across Drive train, Accessories and Android
  • Lead the execution of FW programs and systems
  • Work with product management, mechanical and electrical teams to understand user behavior and derive requirements
  • Integrate new sensors, improve control systems, implement and debug features
  • Work with software, backend and design teams to drive feature implementation 
  • Work with manufacturing to ensure product data is available and quality is met
  • Help the team establish best practices for development, test, and deployment
  • Maintain a high bar for product quality, safety and user experience

Who You Are


  • 10+ years firmware development experience with a strong foundation in embedded systems.
  • Expert C development - experience in C++, Java, Python is also valuable
  • Experience with one or more of the following areas:
  • High power BLDC/PMSM motor control
  • Sensors and actuators
  • Developing safety critical systems
  • Communication protocol development
  • Bluetooth and/or BLE
  • Deep understanding of embedded development best practices and tools.
  • Strong technical leadership abilities, including mentorship and guidance for engineers.
  • A creative problem solver who challenges the status quo and thinks outside the box.
  • High attention to detail, ensuring robust and reliable firmware solutions.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • A team player with high integrity, strong self-awareness, and a growth mindset.
  • Open to feedback and constantly striving for improvement.

At Tonal, we believe that the unique and varied lived experiences of our teammates contribute to our overall strength. We don’t just appreciate differences, we celebrate them, and we always seek people that represent a wide variety of backgrounds. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. If your experience aligns with what we’re looking for (even if you don’t check every single box), send us your application.

We would love to hear from you!Tonal is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity. Should you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to us via our confidential email, accessibility@tonal.com. All requests will be addressed and responded to in accordance with Tonal’s Accessibility Policy and local legislation.Compensation Range: $163K - $225K

Life at Tonal

At Tonal, we are applying our collective knowledge and creativity to reimagine fitness. We know firsthand that too many hurdles stand between each of us and our fitness goals. Drawing on decades of research and a diverse team of experts, we are creating a fresh approach to fitness. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, Tonal is building nothing less than what fitness today should be. Tonal is a well-funded and fast growing startup that strives to build a family-like culture of high performers. It's the type of place where everyone strives to be the best version of themselves, and everyone knows that can't happen unless we're all having fun working on something that has meaning to us. If youre passionate about both a healthy lifestyle and technology, the Tonal family is the place for you. We know firsthand how challenging fitness can be, and we also know that with the right approach and the right science, fitness can be achieved by anyone. Whether it's a professional athlete, or a busy mother, we are about delivering excellent workouts that fit their lives, needs, and aspirations. Lead by repeat entrepreneurs, we have built a diverse team of folks, each at the top of their game. If youre the best at what you do, and want to be around people just like you, come join us.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Innovative Approach to Fitness Industry2. Passionate about Building Products that Transform Lives, Teams, and Growth3. Celebrating Differences and Adding New Perspectinas to the Team4. Committed to Meeting the Diverse Needs of People with Disabilities in a Timely Manner5. Designing Employee Experiences for Mutual Growth6. Emphasis on Health and Fitness7. Commitment to Professional Development and Continuous Learning8. Diverse Team of Experts and Decades of Research

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