Staff/Sr. Embedded System Engineer

【 About the company 】

At Tomofun, we LOVE pets and technology. Our vision is to bring joy and innovation to every pet lover in the world.

We are pioneers in the pet tech industry. Our debut product, Furbo - the world's first AIoT treat-tossing pet camera, is the #1 bestseller on Amazon in 15 countries, including the US, UK, and JP and have millions of users in 133 countries. In 2019, we launched an AI-powered subscription service, the Furbo Pet Nanny, which sends smart alerts to our users to notify them to check on the safety of their furbabies when they are home alone. Since the launch of Furbo Pet Nanny, we have saved hundreds of pets' lives and are continuing to innovate and develop new features with our state-of-the-art technology.

The learning curve is steep. But the work is exhilarating. Tomofun is on the cusp of a pet-tech boom and we’re looking for smart, innovative thinkers who aspire to incredible things.

 

> Know more about us: furbo.com | LinkedIn | Medium Tech Blog

【About the role】

We are seeking a Senior Embedded System Engineer to lead the development and optimization of our next-generation Furbo IoT devices (including Furbo 360, Cat Camera, and Mini 360). In this role, you will own the system architecture, ensure rock-solid connection quality, optimize video streaming smoothness, and drive the future of our product by migrating cloud AI features to Edge AI.

This is not a legacy maintenance job—you will play a pivotal role in refactoring our systems into a "Universal Firmware" model to drastically reduce infrastructure costs, while directly impacting millions of pet owners worldwide within a Silicon Valley-style, ownership-driven culture.

【 Who you are 】

• Experienced Engineer: 5+ years of solid experience in embedded system development, specifically with an in-depth proficiency in Embedded Linux and C/C++.

• Hardware Savvy: Strong hands-on hardware debugging skills (proficient with oscilloscopes and reading schematics) with a proven track record of system integration across multiple hardware platforms.

• Agile & Open-Minded: An agile learner with an open mindset, eager to expand from low-level driver development into complex high-level application layers.

• Cross-Functional Communicator: Capable of seamless collaboration with internal tech teams, product management, and external factory partners.

• Nice-to-Have Expertise:

  • Experience in Video Streaming protocols and standards (IP Camera, RTSP, or H.264/H.265 encoding).

  • Experience in Edge AI (porting NN models like YOLO or utilizing NPU acceleration on edge devices).

  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash / Python) for automation and data analysis.

【 What you'll do 】

• Develop & Architect: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance embedded systems for Furbo products, ensuring connection quality and seamless video streaming.

• System Innovation: Lead the "Universal Firmware" refactoring initiative to minimize maintenance costs and spearhead Edge AI integration.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

  • Partner with Backend & App teams on API integration, data protocols, and edge-to-cloud communications.

  • Collaborate with Customer Support & BI to investigate, analyze, and resolve real-world user issues.

  • Work with QA on automated testing, CI/CD integration, and product quality validation.

  • Align with PM on upcoming product specs, technical constraints, and Home Test coordination.

• ODM & Manufacturing Management: Serve as the technical point of contact with ODM/Manufacturing partnersto address hardware issues, track hardware revisions, and ensure smooth factory-level integration.

• Troubleshoot & Optimize: Drive deep-dive technical analysis (e.g., kernel panic, throughput optimization) to ensure system stability and product excellence.