Senior Embedded Engineer

5V Tech; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

5V Tech is seeking a Senior Embedded/Firmware Engineer to join our fast-paced team in San Francisco. This role involves designing and maintaining embedded software across Linux and RTOS systems, collaborating closely with hardware teams, and developing low-level drivers. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in embedded systems, solid skills in C/C++, and strong debugging capabilities. The position offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary of up to $250,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded systems/firmware engineering (typically 7+ years).
• Solid programming skills in C/C++, and Python or similar for scripting/tooling.
• Experience with Linux, RTOS (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS), and/or bare-metal environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware across various systems.
• Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up and system integration.
• Develop low-level drivers and interfaces for various modules.

Skills

Embedded systems engineering

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Debugging hardware

Device drivers development

System-level concepts understanding

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Job description

Overview

Senior Embedded / Firmware Engineer (Edge AI / Connected Devices)

Bay Area

Hybrid

Up to $250,000 pa

We’re working with a fast-moving team building next-generation intelligent devices at the intersection of embedded systems, edge AI, and real-world deployment.

This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy working close to hardware, bringing up new systems, writing robust firmware, and shipping products that operate reliably outside the lab.

If you’ve built systems that interact with the real world, sensors, cameras, connectivity, or edge ML, this is the kind of environment where you’ll thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware across Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal systems
• Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, debugging, and system integration
• Develop low-level drivers, BSPs, and interfaces for sensors, cameras, and connectivity modules
• Build and optimise systems for performance, power, and reliability in production environments
• Contribute to tooling, testing, and CI/CD workflows for embedded systems
• Collaborate across teams (hardware, ML, systems) to bring end-to-end products to life

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in embedded systems / firmware engineering (typically 7+ years)
• Solid programming skills in C/C++, with Python or similar for scripting/tooling
• Experience across Linux, RTOS (e.g. Zephyr, FreeRTOS), and/or bare-metal environments
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.)
• Experience developing device drivers and working with peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
• Understanding of system-level concepts (boot flows, memory, concurrency, real-time constraints)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Nice to have

• Experience with edge AI / ML deployment, computer vision, or audio systems
• Background in robotics, IoT, or connected devices
• Familiarity with wireless or networking technologies (BLE, WiFi, cellular, mesh)
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems (Yocto, Buildroot)
• Exposure to custom silicon, accelerators, or SoC environments

Take the next step in your career and apply today!

5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to $250 for you and an additional $250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK, and North America.