Embedded Database Systems Engineer

Embedded Database Systems Engineer

Do you dream of working with cutting-edge technology for a category-defining product? Are you interested in collaborating with the smartest problem-solvers and change-makers in the autonomous building industry? PassiveLogic is looking for a highly-motivated and dedicated Embedded Database Systems Engineer to implement distributed database software for our Hive Controller, an edge compute device powering autonomous building systems.

About PassiveLogic®

PassiveLogic is the first fully autonomous platform for buildings. We’ve reinvented the fundamental principles of automation to democratize technology, optimize buildings, and reduce the world’s carbon footprint. We are a team of technologists, engineers, and creatives dedicated to making a sustainable impact through real-world solutions.

We are looking for team members who have a passion for technology and want to work on cutting-edge problems with real-world solutions. Our culture is built on bringing together the most talented engineers, thinkers, and creatives—backed by the world’s leading investors—working together to make the future a reality. 

About the Role

This is a career-defining opportunity opportunity to solve complex database challenges in embedded edge compute and transform the future of autonomous systems, energy, and the built environment.

As our Embedded Database Systems Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of embedded systems and distributed databases, crafting high-performance, fault-tolerant data solutions for resource-constrained edge devices in real-time building automation.

The Hive Controller combines PassiveLogic's Autonomous Building Platform technology with state-of-the-art wireless sensors, intelligent I/O, and a user interface — all in a simple plug & play appliance that runs at the edge. It acts as a scalable, distributed compute and data storage system for customers throughout the Building Automation industry. Learn more about the Hive here.

What you’ll do

Develop Embedded Database Solutions: Design and implement lightweight, fault-tolerant database software for the Hive Controller, optimizing for low-latency and resource-constrained edge environments.

Ensure System Reliability: Create systems for data backup, recovery, and secure storage tailored to distributed edge compute devices.

Integrate with Embedded Systems: Collaborate with firmware and systems engineers to integrate database solutions with embedded Linux and real-time control systems.

Optimize Performance for Edge: Analyze and enhance database performance for distributed, high-availability systems like Yugabyte or CockroachDB in edge scenarios.

Prototype Scalable Services: Build and test new services for PassiveLogic’s autonomous building platform, focusing on edge-to-cloud data synchronization.

Collaborate with Leadership: Align technical solutions with PassiveLogic’s mission to drive autonomous systems innovation.

What you’ll bring

If your experience does not meet all our posted requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you. We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about understanding people, committed to lifelong learning, and driven by the love of what they do. If that’s you, please apply!

You must have

• Proven experience: 
• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in embedded systems or edge computing.
• Experience developing database solutions for embedded or resource-constrained environments (e.g., edge devices, IoT, or real-time systems).
• Experience in multiple software paradigms, including data-driven, OOP, functional, and protocol-oriented software design. 
• Experience designing and maintaining relational database schemas.
• PostgreSQL experience.
• Exceptional communication skills: Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment within and outside of your team. 
• Organized and strategic: Self-motivation, passion for technology, and a strong drive for results and continuous improvement, channeled into efficient performance.
• Collaborative mindset: Strong self-motivation towards PassiveLogic’s mission to “empower people through generative autonomy to solve the world’s largest climate challenges.”
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