Embedded Systems Engineer - C++/Python for High-Perf Tech

Lyte; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation and time-off policy

Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusi

Job summary

Lyte is seeking engineers to develop and prototype software in C++ and Python for new products and technology demonstrations on evolving hardware. You will bridge theoretical research and physical implementation by re-architecting algorithms into high-performance embedded code.

The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, C/C++, Python, and rapid prototyping, with collaboration across hardware and software teams to deliver practical demonstrations and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 2+ years of industry experience or 5+ years of applied research.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and Python for resource-constrained embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype software for new products and technology demonstrations using C++ and Python.
• Bridge theoretical research and physical implementation by re-architecting algorithms into high-performance embedded code.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to validate designs on evolving hardware platforms.

Skills

C++

Python

Rapid Prototyping

Embedded Systems

Computer Architecture

Cross-functional Collaboration

Software Architecture

Technical Documentation

HIL Testing

Hardware Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

CI/CD

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Job description

Lyte is seeking engineers to develop and prototype software in C++ and Python for new products and technology demonstrations on evolving hardware. You will bridge theoretical research and physical implementation by re-architecting algorithms into high-performance embedded code.

The role requires a strong background in embedded systems, C/C++, Python, and rapid prototyping, with collaboration across hardware and software teams to deliver practical demonstrations and scalable solutions.