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Senior Firmware Engineer

Halter develops technology that enables farmers to remotely manage and monitor cattle using smart collar devices for sustainable farming.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Healthcare · AI

Job Description

Halter is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join their innovative agricultural technology company that's transforming the farming industry. The role focuses on developing firmware for their smart collar devices that enable farmers to remotely manage and monitor cattle. As part of the platform team, you'll be responsible for delivering highly reliable, fault-tolerant systems with emphasis on ultra-low power design, communication, and in-field monitoring.

The position offers an opportunity to work on meaningful technology that directly impacts sustainable farming practices. You'll be working in a state-of-the-art office in Auckland City, contributing to a product that's revolutionizing how farmers manage their livestock. The company is backed by prestigious investors including Bond Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and DCVC.

The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, requiring expertise in embedded systems and firmware development. You'll be part of a high-performing team with a strong office-first culture that values in-person collaboration and relationship building. The company offers comprehensive benefits including equity, health insurance, generous parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

This is an ideal position for an experienced firmware engineer who wants to work on cutting-edge agricultural technology while making a significant impact on global food production and sustainability. The role requires both technical expertise and the ability to mentor others, making it perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems while helping grow a team.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Firmware Engineer

  • Design, implement and deliver new features and performance improvements to product firmware
  • Drive improvements to quality and testing systems
  • Work closely with other engineering teams to ship high-impact features
  • Support and mentor other engineers through design conversations and code reviews
  • Proactively monitor the performance of fleet and drive improvements to monitoring platforms

Requirements For Senior Firmware Engineer

  • Experience in designing and delivering complex embedded firmware for resource constrained devices
  • Strong problem-solving skills for technical challenges
  • Team player who contributes to team performance and excels in giving/receiving feedback
  • Comfortable working with low-level hardware and resource-constrained systems
  • Engineering degree (software, electronics, mechatronics) is nice to have but not essential

Benefits For Senior Firmware Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
Education Budget
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Southern Cross Health Insurance
  • 6 months paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • 4 weeks paid secondary caregiver leave
  • $1000 annual self-development budget
  • Wellness leave
  • Unlimited paid annual leave
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Office snacks and drinks
  • State-of-the-art office in Auckland City

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