Embedded Systems Engineer - AR/VR Wearables

Thundersoft; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking software engineers with strong embedded software experience to support wearable AR/VR device development, bring‑up, production, and testing across MCU, IMU, camera sensors and Qualcomm SoCs.

You will work with RTOS like FreeRTOS/Zephyr, Pigweed, and Linux kernel, contribute to Android HAL/Services, and collaborate with partners to optimize power and performance. Onsite in San Jose is preferred, with flexibility for overseas support.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of embedded development and MCU RTOS systems.
• Proficiency in C / C++ programming languages.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and code review tools like Gerrit.
• Experience with Electrical Schematics review.
• Knowledge of bus protocols including I2C, SPI, MIPI.
• Knowledge of embedded multimedia, USB (UVC, UAC, DP) and datacommunication frameworks and protocols such as gRPC.
• Knowledge of sensors such as camera, gyro, acceleration sensors, touch pad, etc.
• Knowledge of AR/VR graphics and compositor.
• Experience working on consumer electronics, especially XR or AR devices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver software and technical support related to wearable consumer AR/VR device development, commercialization and production, from design, development, bring‑up, factory assembly & manufacturing, test and qualification.
• Bring‑up, debugging, troubleshooting and commercializing wearable devices with MCUs, IMU, camera sensors and Qualcomm SoCs.
• Write robust, reliable, efficient, and testable software designed to run in environments spanning RTOS, embedded frameworks, Linux kernel, drivers and Android HAL/Services.
• Optimize software and firmware for power, performance, memory and reliability.
• Collaborate with and co‑develop solutions with external partners.
• Communicate clearly and align work within affected teams and cross‑functional/external partners.
• Work with and contribute to open source software.
• Plan and execute prioritized project work independently, managing own priorities and possibly those of a small team.
• Review code and provide feedback to ensure best practices and improve engineering productivity.
• Leverage AI tools to scale productivity while maintaining final output responsibility.

Tools

Gerrit

Job description

Thundersoft is seeking software engineers with strong embedded software experience to support wearable AR/VR device development, bring‑up, production, and testing across MCU, IMU, camera sensors and Qualcomm SoCs.

You will work with RTOS like FreeRTOS/Zephyr, Pigweed, and Linux kernel, contribute to Android HAL/Services, and collaborate with partners to optimize power and performance. Onsite in San Jose is preferred, with flexibility for overseas support.