Staff Firmware Engineer, Android at Tonal

San Francisco, California, United States

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$163,000 – $225,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, HardwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C/C++JavaAndroid FrameworkAOSPLinuxPythonBashMakefilesChipset PlatformsDebugging

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Staff Firmware Engineer position?

The salary range is $163K - $225K.

Is this position remote or hybrid?

The position is hybrid.

What are the key skills required for this role?

Required skills include 10+ years of firmware development with embedded systems, extensive AOSP experience for Android 6, 10, and 13+, strong C/C++ and Java expertise, Android Framework knowledge, and chipset experience with Snapdragon, MediaTek, or similar.

What is the work environment like on the Firmware team?

The Firmware team builds intelligent fitness systems across embedded domains like wirelessly connected sensors and high-powered motor control, using embedded processors from bare metal to Android, and enjoys creating great products while expanding technical breadth.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Firmware Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of firmware experience in embedded systems, extensive hands-on AOSP development across Android versions, expertise in C/C++, Java, Python, and debugging tools, plus experience collaborating with ODMs and chipset vendors.

Tonal

Home gym system with personalized workouts

About Tonal

Tonal offers a home gym solution that combines technology and fitness. Its main product is a wall-mounted fitness system that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized workout plans. This system tracks user performance and provides real-time feedback, helping users achieve their fitness goals. Tonal's equipment can adapt to different fitness levels, offering up to 200 pounds of adjustable weight and the capability to perform over 245 exercises. Unlike many competitors, Tonal focuses on providing a complete fitness experience in one device, eliminating the need for multiple gym equipment or memberships. The company's goal is to make fitness more accessible and convenient for everyone, with a business model that includes selling the equipment and offering a subscription service for ongoing personalized workout programs.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$564.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Top quality health care package

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Flexible vacation days

Weekly catered team lunches

Office happy hours

Team offsites & company-wide events

New equipment on your first day

Tonal discounts

Risks

CEO change may lead to strategic shifts affecting company stability.

Increased competition from brands like Lululemon threatens market share.

High marketing costs with Spartan Race may not convert to long-term customers.

Differentiation

Tonal uses AI to provide personalized strength training workouts.

The equipment offers up to 200 pounds of adaptive weight resistance.

Tonal's wall-mounted design saves space and offers over 245 exercises.

Upsides

Partnerships with niche sports like volleyball and pickleball expand market reach.

Integration with Fitbit Charge 6 enhances user experience with real-time heart rate streaming.

Retail expansion to Best Buy increases accessibility and potential customer base.

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