Embedded Software Engineer: Real-Time, Safety-Critical C/C++

Polluxa, Inc.

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, seeks Embedded Software Engineers to help build the next-generation vehicle platform. This role focuses on developing real-time embedded software, integrating components, and ensuring robust low-level communication across production hardware.

Candidates should have a strong background in C/C++ and assembly, plus experience with RTOS and hardware bring-up. Graduation in Computer Engineering or CS by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027 is expected.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with graduation by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027.
  • Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly.
  • Ability to perform low-level hardware debugging to ensure full system operation.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate vendor components into a common software framework with low-level communication (CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART).
  • Implement RTOS applications required for the product.
  • Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety-critical systems.
  • Support hardware bring-up with low-level debugging of boards and SoCs.

Skills

C/C++
Assembly languages
Embedded software development

Education

BS/BA, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science (graduating by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027)

Tools

RTOS

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, seeks Embedded Software Engineers to help build the next-generation vehicle platform. This role focuses on developing real-time embedded software, integrating components, and ensuring robust low-level communication across production hardware.

Candidates should have a strong background in C/C++ and assembly, plus experience with RTOS and hardware bring-up. Graduation in Computer Engineering or CS by Dec 2026 or Summer 2027 is expected.

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