Embedded Firmware Engineer: Real-Time Linux & Hardware Bring-Up

Physical Intelligence; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Intelligence is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to lead architecture and implementation for devices used in data collection. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration with pipelines and real-time sensor processing.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux bring-up, driver development for high-speed sensors, and optimizing power in battery-operated devices, with a strong focus on concurrent firmware services and hardware-software debugging.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong software engineering and infrastructure skills for data pipelines and evaluation frameworks.
• Hands-on hardware experience and collaboration across hardware/software teams.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives from concept to production under aggressive schedules.
• Experience with embedded Linux device bring-up and kernel interactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture and implementation of embedded firmware for devices central to PI's data collection goals.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure devices integrate with data pipelines.
• Lead embedded Linux bring-up, driver development, BSP customization, and kernel configuration.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C++

Python

Bash scripting

Tooling & automation

Multithreaded firmware

Education

BS in CS/EE

MS preferred

Tools

SPI

I2C

UART

USB

Job description

Physical Intelligence is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to lead architecture and implementation for devices used in data collection. You will work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration with pipelines and real-time sensor processing.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux bring-up, driver development for high-speed sensors, and optimizing power in battery-operated devices, with a strong focus on concurrent firmware services and hardware-software debugging.