Lead Embedded Firmware Engineer — Autonomous Vehicle Systems

Andiamo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in San Francisco to guide the development of advanced firmware systems for autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will lead a team while directly contributing to software development using C, C++, and Python. Your expertise will shape the performance and reliability of critical embedded systems. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership with direct engineering impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++, with additional experience in Python.
• Strong background in Linux development for embedded systems.
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-performance firmware.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee embedded system design.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers.
• Contribute directly to coding and debugging using C, C++, and Python.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux Development

Embedded Systems

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Tools

RTOS

CI/CD Pipelines

FPGA Development

Job description

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in San Francisco to guide the development of advanced firmware systems for autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will lead a team while directly contributing to software development using C, C++, and Python. Your expertise will shape the performance and reliability of critical embedded systems. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership with direct engineering impact in a collaborative environment.