Hula Earth has developed a groundbreaking solution to deliver continuous, automated, and precise biodiversity monitoring. Our system identifies 10,000 species using self-sufficient bioacoustics IoT sensors with AI-powered analysis. By integrating earth observation data, we offer real-time insights into ecosystems, helping conservationists, land stewards, and businesses understand and verify their environmental impact.

Join Hula as a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize embedded software for our bioacoustic IoT sensors. In this pivotal role, you'll not only enhance our current technology but also lead the creation of a specialized team dedicated to driving its continuous advancement!

🌟 Role Impact

Develop firmware for our BioT platform running ML models at the edge

Optimize real-time processing of environmental sensor data

Collaborate with hardware and ML teams to deploy AI models efficiently

Build and mentor the firmware team while ensuring continuous product improvements

Work directly with CTO on core system architecture and shape the product from an early stage

📋 Core Responsibilities

Firmware Development & Optimization

Write efficient C/C++/Rust code for our FreeRTOS-based IoT sensor network

Develop efficient algorithms for real-time audio processing and sensor fusion

Create power-optimized firmware features

Implement robust data logging, preprocessing, and transmission mechanisms

Implement remote control for distributed IoT Network

Implement Polymorphic Networking Stack (including Mesh capabilities)

Embedded Systems & Hardware Integration

Interface with environmental and acoustic sensors via I2C, SPI, UART, I2S

Integrate low-power wireless communication protocols (LoRa, BLE, LTE-M, NB-IoT)

Debug hardware-software interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol sniffers

Implement secure firmware update mechanisms (OTA)

System Performance & Testing

Develop automated testing and validation frameworks for firmware stability

Perform field tests to validate real-world sensor performance

Document development processes, optimizations, and best practices

Develop in a Hardware-in-the-Loop Setup

🎓 Requirements

Background in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science or a related field

5+ years firmware development experience (C/C++, ideally Rust)

Knowledge of FreeRTOS

Experience with Edge ML model deployment

Familiarity with ARM and Xtensa architecture

Understanding of power optimization techniques

Familiarity with embedded AI acceleration

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced startup environment

Experience managing technical teams

💪 Why Join Us Now?

High-Impact Role

Shape product capabilities from ground up

Get firsthand experience in a fast-growing nature tech startup

Direct influence on product strategy alongside founders

Build, lead and mentor firmware team from ground up

Innovation & Growth

Be part of a young, ambitious, and passionate team

Technical autonomy and rapid career growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge environmental tech

Dynamic startup ecosystem at Munich Urban Colab

Benefits

Significant equity package + competitive salary

Regular team events and retreats

Learning budget

🚀 Ready to Make an Impact? Let’s Connect!

Join us in shaping the future of biodiversity monitoring and sustainable investments. Work at the intersection of hardware engineering, AI, and environmental science while making a meaningful impact on nature conservation.

Send us a message to talent@hula.earth – we look forward to meeting you!

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