# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

**Company:** [Applied Intuition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/applied-intuition)
**Location:** Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $155k – $253k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Rust, c/c++, assembly, rtos, Linux, arm, pigweed, pw_kernel, Embedded Systems, firmware, CI/CD
**Posted:** 2026-07-20

> Develop embedded firmware platform and safety-certified Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) using Rust and Pigweed for next-gen vehicle OS. Requires 5+ years embedded experience, strong C/C++/assembly, RTOS/ARM background.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build a modern, safety-certified Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and embedded platform.
- Work with Pigweed developers on pw_kernel to complete it and bring it up on internal hardware platforms.
- Integrate the Rust toolchain into our CI/CD pipeline.
- Architect and develop highly reliable embedded software.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working on embedded devices.
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages.
- Hands-on experience with RTOS, Linux, and/or ARM systems.
- Debugging skills in real world environments.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience developing in Rust at the embedded/systems software level.
- Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology.
- Ability to work with safety-critical robotic systems with real-time constraints.
- Previous startup experience.

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