Staff Embedded Firmware Architect — Maritime Systems Lead

Saildrone; California (MO); On-site; USD 189,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Equity grants

401(k) plan

Annual professional development reimbursement

Relocation Support

Job summary

Saildrone is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer in California to lead firmware design for their autonomous unmanned surface vehicles. Applicants should have a Master's degree and over 8 years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development. The role involves driving firmware development, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating across teams. Benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and equity grants. Salary ranges from $189,000 to $243,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing embedded systems and firmware.
• Deep expertise in C/C++ for real-time operating systems.
• Significant experience with embedded microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of embedded software systems.
• Own the strategic direction for device architecture.
• Drive end-to-end development of mission-critical firmware.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded systems design

Real-time operating systems

Low-level driver development

Cybersecurity for embedded systems

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Cortex-M microcontrollers

Job description

Saildrone is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer in California to lead firmware design for their autonomous unmanned surface vehicles. Applicants should have a Master's degree and over 8 years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development. The role involves driving firmware development, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating across teams. Benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and equity grants. Salary ranges from $189,000 to $243,000 USD.