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Device Firmware Engineer

Knightscope

On-site
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Senior
7+ yrs
$160k–$190kPosted 31m ago

Real job — pulled straight from Knightscope’s careers page · Verified October 9, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Knightscope is hiring a Device Firmware Engineer — a full-time, based in Sunnyvale, CA role ($160k–$190k). Apply directly on Knightscope's careers page below.

Device Firmware Engineer, Fleet Migration

Department: 9OYE21 - 215 Software Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

About Knightscope 

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force: autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force. 


Job Summary 

You will complete the firmware migration for the Signals device fleet that a paired engineer started earlier in the year. Together you will own the firmware layer end to end, in partnership with the centralized Engineering Services function that handles fleet-wide release automation. 


Location: ONSITE - Sunnyvale, CA


About the Role 

You will complete the firmware migration for the Signals device fleet that a paired engineer started earlier in the year. Together you will own the firmware layer end to end, in partnership with the centralized Engineering Services function that handles fleet-wide release automation. 


Key Responsibilities 

  • Complete the phased migration of Signals device firmware from vendor to internal ownership. 
  • Provide on-call coverage and redundancy for the firmware layer. 
  • Partner with Engineering Services on unified OTA delivery. 
  • Contribute to firmware release process, version control, and rollback discipline. 
  • Participate in cross-product firmware standards through the Center of Engineering Excellence. 


Required Qualifications 

  • 7+ years in embedded firmware engineering. 
  • Strong C/C++ and Linux embedded systems experience. 
  • OTA update mechanisms and production fleet firmware experience. 
  • Comfort joining an in-flight migration and an established codebase. 


Nice to Have 

  • IoT or security device fleet experience. 
  • Multi-product firmware standards work. 
  • Prior work in vendor-to-internal codebase transitions. 


Compensation and Benefits 

Base Salary: $160,000 to $190,000 (DOE) 

Equity: Stock options 

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off 

Location Requirement: Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope?

The estimated salary range for Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope is $160,000 - $190,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope?

The required skills for Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope include: C, C++, Linux, Embedded Systems.

What is the seniority level for Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope?

Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Device Firmware Engineer at Knightscope?

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