Flipturn

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded

USA, United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About us

The rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is the biggest change in transportation since the Model T. Flipturn is building the EV charging and energy platform for the next generation of sustainable transportation. We're already working with the largest forward-thinking Fortune 500 EV fleets across trucking, transit, and autonomous.

Flipturn is now a part of Einride, a global company revolutionizing transportation by showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through a suite of EV charging and fleet solutions and freight capacity as a service operations, Einride enables businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals. Einride’s customers include some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies.

At Flipturn, you’ll:

Build a climate/sustainability-focused product, working on projects that directly impact real-life EV infrastructure

Collaborate with a team of extremely talented and mission-driven teammates (Stripe, Samsara, Google, MIT, UC Berkeley)

Work with modern technologies and best in class tools (ex: Yocto, TypeScript, GraphQL, AWS, Cursor, Claude)

Build for the long term as part of Einride, a global leader in EV and autonomous transportation technology

The role

This role is focused on the Flipturn Controller, a cutting-edge onsite control computer that integrates with EV chargers, batteries, generators, meters, and utility programs. You'll be involved in building major features, getting feedback from customers, driving the vision of our EV charging platform, and setting the culture of our engineering team.

You'll work on projects like:

Integrating EV charging with on-site batteries and generators, utility programs, and other sources of control

Upgrading our embedded Linux systems, including build tooling (Yocto or similar), bootloaders, and board bring-up

Firmware and full-stack improvements to Flipturn's innovative energy management platform, for example helping customers participate in PG&E's Flex Connect program to get their sites up and running faster

We're looking for people who have:

4-7 years of experience in software engineering

2+ years of experience with firmware development

Experience with embedded Linux systems – build tooling (Yocto or similar), bootloaders, and board bring-up

Interest in working on firmware/hardware projects as well as full-stack product development, as needed to deliver a fully working end-to-end product

Experience on a fast-moving industry-leading technology team and delivering products and features end-to-end

Interest in using AI tools to accelerate software development

Benefits

Competitive compensation: The anticipated range for this position is $190,000 - $230,000 base salary per year, with an additional equity component

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans, including PPO and HSA options.

Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with an employer match.

Generous time off: 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO). 15 paid sick days and 15 paid US holidays observed.

Wellness allowance: To support your personal well-being.

Offices in NYC and Austin, as well as regular team bonding weeks with remote team members

Interview prep

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Technology & IT API integration Javascript Operations Remote Collaboration Mid level full-time

Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Software Engineer, Embedded role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Flipturn?
  3. Which of API integration, Javascript and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Javascript and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Software Engineer, Embedded role at Flipturn. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].

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