At Vale, our goal is to make magic and bring the real benefits of matcha to a billion people. We are a group of fun-loving, matcha enthusiasts who believe that a good idea can come from anywhere. Vale is a Seattle startup making magic through cutting-edge technology, automation, and world class hospitality experiences. We are a dynamic and highly cross functional team with a wealth of experience in food service, food automation, software engineering, aerospace, and consumer electronics. We have come together to develop the Matcha experience of the future — whether that's in a cafe, your neighborhood park, or at home.
You are someone who is enthusiastic about matcha, obsessed with innovation, and loves being a part of a dynamic team.
- Enthusiastic about matcha. The world of matcha is huge, so you should be curious about its benefits, flavor profiles, and methods of preparation.
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Detail Oriented. Take pride in your craft and ensure Vale's products are consistent, repeatable, and of the highest quality.
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Versatile. Bringing matcha to a billion people is dynamic work! You should be comfortable sharing your expertise in one area, but capable of owning something new in another.
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A bar raiser with proven experience. You don't just meet the standard — you raise it. You bring deep, hands-on expertise that elevates everyone around you and sets a new benchmark for what great looks like.
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Excited to be a part of a growing team. Vale is a growing company and we want you to grow with us.
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Solutions oriented. Someone who finds deep satisfaction in making hardware do exactly what you tell it to, reliably and efficiently. You care about the elegance of embedded code.
As a Firmware Engineer, you will develop the low-level software that brings Vale's hardware to life, from microcontroller drivers to real-time control systems.
- Develop and maintain firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors in Vale's hardware systems
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Write device drivers, HALs, and low-level protocol implementations (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
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Implement real-time control loops and state machines for precise hardware behavior
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Debug hardware/firmware interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
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Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Software engineers to integrate firmware into the system
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Write unit tests and develop HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) test infrastructure
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Maintain firmware version control, release processes, and over-the-air update capabilities
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
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4+ years of embedded firmware development experience
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Strong proficiency in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded environments
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Experience with RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar)
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Hands-on experience with peripheral interfaces and hardware debugging tools
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Familiarity with motor control, power management, or safety-critical firmware a plus
$122,000 – $158,000 per year
- Company funded ORCA card
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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Annual bonuses
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Joining a fun startup in Seattle
