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Embedded Software Engineer

United States, San Francisco 293000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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The Software Engineering Embedded team builds reliable, high-performance systems on custom hardware. We work closely with hardware engineers to design, optimize, and ship software that bridges cutting-edge devices and real-world constraints like memory, power, and latency. Our work spans early prototyping through product launch, ensuring that our embedded platforms are robust, efficient, and production-ready. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices. You’ll own low-level bring-up, write production C/C++ code, and partner closely with hardware teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. We’re looking for engineers with deep embedded expertise, strong debugging skills, and a passion for building systems that perform under real-world conditions. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of four days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

Job Responsibility

  • Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices
  • Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans
  • Bring up and debug new boards
  • Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles and implement optimizations
  • Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver robust fixes
  • Foster good software engineering practices

Requirements

  • Deep experience shipping embedded systems (around 10+ years)
  • Proficient in C and C++
  • Familiar with embedded toolchains, operating systems, and debugging tools
  • Experience with both rapid prototyping and scalable product development

Nice to have

  • Experience with Zephyr RTOS
  • Worked with networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi)
  • Experience with robotic system bring-up or Linux kernel development

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
  • Offers Equity
  • Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees

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