Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles

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

Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles

Overview: We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced firmware systems for cutting-edge sensing technology. In this role, you will guide a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in the design and implementation of embedded software. From high-level architecture to low-level modules, your expertise will shape the performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with direct engineering impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Architect and oversee embedded system design, ensuring high-performance firmware that integrates seamlessly with hardware and system-level components.
• Team Guidance: Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, aligning technical direction and ensuring efficient collaboration across the firmware group.
• Hands-On Development: Contribute directly to coding and debugging using C, C++, and Python, while applying best practices to embedded software development.
• System Expertise: Work with embedded SoCs, Linux environments, and low-level bring-up processes to deliver robust and reliable embedded solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, FPGA, networking, and test infrastructure teams to design, validate, and deploy complete embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++, with additional experience in Python.
• Strong background in Linux development for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded SoCs and system bring-up.
• Ability to design and implement complex embedded architectures, from drivers to application-level modules.
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-performance, production-ready firmware.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Rust or interest in adopting it for embedded applications.

Preferred Experience

• Background in embedded security practices.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of functional safety standards such as FuSa or ISO 26262.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and automated test infrastructure.
• Understanding of networking protocols and integration in embedded systems.
• Hands-on FPGA development experience.

About Andiamo

Andiamo is a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm specializing in placing the top 2% of technology and go-to-market professionals with the world’s largest and most well-known companies.

For over 20 years, we have maintained the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Amazon, Bloomberg, Palantir, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, and other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups, and major software firms.

Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO).

Find out more at www.andiamogo.com

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting