Firmware Engineer, RTOS, Consumer Devices

Openai; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OpenAI is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices. This role requires strong experience in embedded systems and proficiency in C/C++. You will work closely with hardware teams to ensure reliable, high-performance systems.

The position is hybrid with relocation assistance, where you will contribute to defining software requirements and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience and a passion for building systems that thrive under real-world conditions.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience shipping embedded systems.
• Proficient in C and C++ programming.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems and debugging tools.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.
• Contribute to software requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
• Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles.

Kenntnisse

Embedded systems experience

C/C++ proficiency

Debugging

Embedded toolchains

Rapid prototyping

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

Networking stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi)

Jobbeschreibung

About the Team

The Software Engineering Embedded team builds reliable, high-performance systems on custom hardware. We work closely with hardware engineers to design, optimize, and ship software that bridges cutting‑edge devices and real‑world constraints like memory, power, and latency. Our work spans early prototyping through product launch, ensuring that our embedded platforms are robust, efficient, and production‑ready.

About the Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices. You’ll own low‑level bring‑up, write production C/C++ code, and partner closely with hardware teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance systems.

We’re looking for engineers with deep embedded expertise, strong debugging skills, and a passion for building systems that perform under real‑world conditions.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of four days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.
• Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
• Bring up and debug new boards.
• Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles and implement optimizations.
• Investigate field issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and deliver robust fixes.
• Foster good software engineering practices.

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Have deep experience shipping embedded systems (around 10+ years).
• Are proficient in C and C++.
• Are familiar with embedded toolchains, operating systems, and debugging tools.
• Have experience with both rapid prototyping and scalable product development.
• (Nice to have) Have experience with Zephyr RTOS.
• (Nice to have) Have worked with networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi‑Fi).
• (Nice to have) Have experience with robotic system bring‑up or Linux kernel development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.