Senior Embedded Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA to lead embedded firmware and software development for a connected hardware platform. You will work on secure boot, Linux systems, and firmware architecture, with emphasis on IoT connectivity and hardware integration.

The role offers a fast-paced, highly technical environment where autonomy and cross-functional collaboration are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Strong C and/or C++ programming skills.
• Deep experience with Embedded Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with Yocto, Bitbake, and system software.
• Linux kernel development experience.
• Experience working on IoT or connected hardware products.
• Knowledge of software security principles and secure development practices.
• Ability to support manufacturing and deployment activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of embedded firmware and software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, security, and product.
• Assist with manufacturing and field deployment activities as needed.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software/firmware

Embedded Linux

Yocto

BitBake

Linux kernel development

IoT hardware

Security principles

Manufacturing/deployment support

Tools

Yocto

BitBake

Embedded Linux toolchain

Job description

A growing consumer technology company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its full-time engineering team in San Francisco, CA. This organization develops innovative connected hardware products that combine sensors, machine learning, mobile applications, and embedded systems to help users improve performance and recovery. The environment is highly technical and focused on Embedded Linux development, firmware engineering, platform security, and IoT connectivity.

This is an opportunity to own critical components of an advanced embedded platform used by customers globally. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems around secure boot, Linux systems, firmware architecture, hardware integration, and connected device security. Engineers on this team work with a high degree of autonomy, partner closely with international manufacturing teams, and have a direct impact on product quality and customer experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience
• Strong C and/or C++ programming skills
• Deep experience with Embedded Linux environments
• Hands-on experience with Yocto, Bitbake, and system
• Linux kernel development experience
• Experience working on IoT or connected hardware products
• Knowledge of software security principles and secure development practices
• Ability to support manufacturing and deployment activities as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Secure boot implementation experience
• Key management and provisioning expertise
• Anti-rollback and chain-of-trust experience
• OP-TEE or Trusted Execution Environment experience
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless protocol experience
• Experience optimizing performance in resource-constrained systems
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 75% Embedded Linux / Firmware Development
• 15% Platform Security Engineering
• 10% Wireless Communication & Hardware Integration

Daily Responsibilities

• 85% Hands-On Development
• 5% Leadership / Technical Guidance
• 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Esteban Medina