Embedded Systems Engineer
About Spacecurve
Tokyo-based Spacecurve is a venture capital and product development company. We believe too many objects in our world are out of balance: beautiful things devoid of usefulness, useful things devoid of beauty. Our mission is to cultivate products that truly excel in both, and drive their joyfulness to the max: in hardware, software, hospitality, and fashion.
PSY LIVING, one of our flagship projects, designs and manufactures furniture bursting with the most exuberant life force of their kind – for example lamps so cute you wish they could speak, so lavish they could be the centerpiece of a K-pop music video, so dreamy they make you want to fly. We’ve modeled our design process after the world we want to see: deeply optimistic, free of limiting beliefs and ruthlessly optimized for fun. Would you like to work with such a team?
Role Overview
We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer to write low-level code for controlling LED displays in our innovative lighting products. This role requires a strong aesthetic sense to implement delightful lighting effects and expertise in embedded systems development. Electrical engineering skills are a huge plus. The position is based on-site in Tokyo, Japan.
Key Responsibilities
Write low-level code to control LED displays for advanced lighting products
Research and implement aesthetic lighting effects to enhance product appeal
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, and product) to ensure seamless product development
Create detailed design documentation and maintain clear project records
Lead prototype development, bring-up, and validation of embedded systems
Innovate solutions to optimize cost, size, efficiency, safety, and reliability
Minimum Qualifications
Proven experience in embedded systems engineering
Strong programming skills C and C++ for embedded systems
Experience with microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems
Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Strong aesthetic sense for product design
Ability to manage projects from prototyping to mass production
Business-level proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LED display driver development
Knowledge of communication protocols for LED displays (e.g., SPI, I2C, DMX)
Electrical engineering skills
Experience with CAD mechanical design tools
Business-level proficiency in Japanese
Why join us
Work with hyper-passionate leaders and team members to make reality more fun
Make a direct impact on scaling a growing organization with speed and efficiency
Flexible hybrid on-site & remote working arrangement