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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware

Develops embedded firmware for vehicle OS platform, integrating vendor components, implementing RTOS applications, architecting safety-critical C code, and supporting hardware bring-up on ARM systems. Requires 5+ years embedded experience with C/C++ and debugging tools.

171k – 264kSunnyvale, CAEmbedded EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Integrate vendor components into a common software framework, ensuring proper low-level communication (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART etc.)
  • Implement real-time operating system (RTOS) applications as required for the product
  • Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems
  • Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC
  • Work with cross-functional teams to bring up custom software on new devices, productionize it, and manage the process for maintaining company products

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 with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology, ZephyrOS, FreeRTOS
  • Ability to work with safety critical robotic systems with real time constraints
  • Expert knowledge of embedded microprocessor tools, hardware peripherals, and common buses

Compensation

Base salary range: $171,000 - $264,000 USD annually, plus equity and benefits.

Skills

CC++AssemblyRtosLinuxArmCanLinI2CSpiUartJtagZephyrosFreertos

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