Lead Embedded Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to support their lidar firmware development. This role focuses on building embedded software and requires expertise in C, C++, and Linux. You will work closely with the firmware team, aligning on technical direction while thriving in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Mastery of C and C++, comfortable with Python.
• Strong experience with Linux and complex embedded systems.
• Ability to set and meet schedules in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build embedded software and power lidar firmware system.
• Collaborate with firmware team on technical direction.
• Architect high-level systems and implement low-level modules.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

You will be responsible for building the embedded software that powers our lidar firmware system. Expertise in Linux, C, and C++, Python, along with an eye for detail, are essential. As a senior engineer, your breadth of experience should allow you to both architect the high-level system and implement low-level modules.

In addition, you will work closely with the entire firmware team to provide guidance and align on technical direction. Strong communication and a desire to learn are required for our entire team! Come build lidar with us!

This is an onsite position based in our San Francisco, CA office located in Mission District.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mastery of C and C++, as well as comfortable with Python
• Strong experience with Linux
• Strong experience working with complex embedded systems and bringup
• Experience working with embedded SOCs
• Results-oriented, and able to set and meet schedules in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Security
• RTOS development
• Functional safety
• Rust programming