Embedded Software Engineer

Generalmatter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options eligibility

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA, to develop performant and safe software for controlling systems. You'll work on high-impact projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the robust operation of our nuclear fuel production technology.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ and embedded systems, along with a BS degree in a related field and 5 years of experience. A competitive compensation package includes a salary range of $100,000—$180,000 annually and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop functionally safe and scalable architectures.
• Develop control and data acquisition firmware in low-level languages.
• Support integrated system testing and maintain deployment tools.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems development

Python

Golang

Education

BS degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM

Job description

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium.

We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.

In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.

Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.

We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

As a General Matter Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop performant, safe and high-quality software to directly control our systems. Your code will be responsible for commanding actuators and processing high-speed signals in applications where safety and accuracy are exceedingly important. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, chemical engineers, manufacturing engineers, nuclear engineers, materials scientists and physicists. If you seek high‑impact and are excited by fast‑paced, intense, Skunkworks‑style projects, we encourage you to reach out to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop functionally safe and scalable architectures
• Develop control and data acquisition firmware in low‑level languages for safety critical and fault‑tolerant applications (C/C++, Rust, PLC programming)
• Support integrated system testing. Develop and maintain build, test, and deployment tools
• Create and conduct safety analysis for state machines responsible for actuator control
• Debug embedded systems using electrical test equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc)

Basic Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information
• BS degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience
• Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python or Rust
• Experience with embedded or low‑level systems development

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Data acquisition system setup, maintenance, and development
• Electrical hardware troubleshooting and assistance in PCBA bring‑up
• Signal processing
• Low‑level communication protocol debugging
• PLC/SCADA system programming experience
• Security analysis and threat modeling
• Experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $100,000–$180,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.