Embedded Software Engineer

Talentify; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for real-time and AI-driven applications in Fremont, CA. You will work with FPGA/ASIC platforms and develop high-performance drivers and firmware for ML workloads on embedded hardware.

The role emphasizes low-level optimizations to reduce latency and power usage, along with supporting edge AI deployments and ensuring real-time reliability and security.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience in embedded system development.
• Strong expertise in embedded software development for FPGA, ASIC, or microcontroller-based platforms.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS, device drivers, and low-level hardware interactions.
• Track record of shipping products as an embedded software engineer.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills for low-level system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for real-time and AI-driven applications.
• Work with FPGA and ASIC platforms, ensuring seamless integration and performance tuning.
• Develop high-performance drivers and firmware to support machine learning workloads on embedded hardware.
• Implement low-level optimizations to improve latency, power efficiency, and performance.
• Support the deployment of edge AI models, optimizing for constraints such as power, memory, and compute resources.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices in embedded software development.
• Ensure software meets real-time performance, reliability, and security requirements.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Assembly

RTOS

Device drivers

Debugging

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

FPGA tooling

ASIC tooling

Embedded IDEs

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Duration: Full Time Role

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for real-time and AI-driven applications.
• Work with FPGA and ASIC platforms, ensuring seamless integration and performance tuning.
• Develop high-performance drivers and firmware to support machine learning workloads on embedded hardware.
• Implement low-level optimizations to improve latency, power efficiency, and performance.
• Support the deployment of edge AI models, optimizing for constraints such as power, memory, and compute resources.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and driving best practices in embedded software development.
• Ensure software meets real-time performance, reliability, and security requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience in embedded system development.
• Strong expertise in embedded software development for FPGA, ASIC, or microcontroller-based platforms.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS, device drivers, and low-level hardware interactions.
• Track record of shipping products as an embedded software engineer.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills for low-level system optimization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.