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Staff Embedded Systems Engineer

Torus is hiring a Staff Embedded Systems Engineer to be a senior level individua...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Torus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of hands-on experience developing commercial embedded software or firmware applications
Strong Python proficiency and real production experience running Python on Embedded Linux (Yocto or similar)
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols—RS-485, Modbus, I²C, CAN, Ethernet
Experience with real-time embedded systems: multi-threading, inter-process communication, timing constraints
Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts to troubleshoot hardware integration issues
Proven track record leading or mentoring engineers on technical projects
Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required

Job Responsibility

Supporting and mentoring a small team of firmware engineers
Developing firmware features across our energy storage product lines: telemetry, control loops, cloud connectivity, and hardware abstraction layers
Owning system integration—working closely with hardware, data, and software teams
Driving quality through design reviews, automated testing, and documentation
Debugging and optimizing real-time embedded applications and serial communication interfaces
Supporting scaling operations—deployment tooling, remote monitoring, and root-cause analysis of field issues
Participate in on-call rotation for escalated technical issues

What we offer

Employee Rewards Package including Equity
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Human-centered Paid Time Off including Unlimited Discretionary PTO
10-days paid company holidays
Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Fulltime

Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Spot team, you will be part of a high...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Linux expertise - at both kernel and user spaces. You should have a deep understanding of processes, threads, interrupt handling, file systems, IPC mechanisms, memory management, systemd, and other components
8+ years of prior software development in C/C++, as well as shell scripting or Python
Excellent debugging skills - both overall methodology as well as knowledge of available tools
Performance optimization of systems
Eligible to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

Create toolchains for building, verifying, and deploying system images across a variety of computer architectures
Address systems performance issues: Debug issues encountered in the field, build instrumentation and diagnostic tools, and architect high-performance infrastructure components such as IPC systems or process/thread scheduling approaches
Enable new hardware innovations: Derisk designs during early phases, create overall software system architecture, and create device drivers or kernel support where needed
Ensure the security of our products using techniques like Secure Boot, Disk Encryption, Process Sandboxing, and Access Controls
Communicate designs and best practices across the broader organization
Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise

Fulltime

Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Firmware

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will spearhead the development of bra...

Location

United States , San Mateo

Salary:

200000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Verkada

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in systems software development for performance and resource-constrained environments
5+ years of experience building software for Linux-based platforms
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from concept to production
Proven experience leading initial board bring-up and hardware-software co-design for first-generation embedded devices
Hands-on experience with low-level protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB) and the ability to debug complex hardware-software interactions
Experience designing, implementing and debugging concurrent/multithreaded firmware services
Strong understanding of modern operating systems, computer architecture, and trade-offs between compute, memory, and storage
Proficient in at least one systems programming language: C++ or Golang
Familiarity with Bash scripting and Python for tooling and automation

Job Responsibility

Unlocking New Markets: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of entirely new camera categories for untapped market segments
Architectural Leadership: Own the firmware roadmap and drive the large-scale architectural changes required to support novel features across the entire stack
System-Wide Technical Depth: Engineer high-performance features across a diverse software landscape
Complex Problem Solving: Tackle the most system-level challenges
Navigate Multi-Dimensional Trade-offs: Systematically balance conflicting priorities
Cross-Functional Optimization: Partner with CV, Streaming, and Storage teams to architect vertically integrated features
Operational Excellence at Scale: Champion a reliability-first culture for a global fleet of 1.5 million perpetually online devices

What we offer

Healthcare programs
Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Paid holidays
Firmwide extended holidays
Flexible PTO

Fulltime

Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Wireless Networking)

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Wireless Networking, you w...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

118600.00 - 174000.00 USD / Year

SimpliSafe

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development with a strong focus on wireless networking
Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
Deep understanding of the entire TCP/IP networking stack (Layers 2-7), including Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, Thread, etc.
Extensive experience with WiFi (802.11) protocols, including MAC layer operations, roaming, power saving modes, and coexistence
Hands-on experience with embedded operating systems including FreeRTOS and Linux
Experience with various microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R) and their peripherals
Proven ability to optimize embedded networking stacks for throughput, latency, power consumption, and memory footprint
Strong understanding of network security concepts, protocols, certificates/keys, firewalls, packet inspection and filtering
Familiarity with the following tools: Wireshark, Communications Analyzer, Traffic/Load generators, Network throttling, Wireless impairment test setups

Job Responsibility

Full Communications Stack Network Debugging & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity, throughput, latency, and reliability issues across the entire networking stack, from the wireless radio (PHY/MAC layers) through TCP/IP and up to the application layer on embedded IoT devices
Protocol Implementation & Tuning: Implement, port, and optimize low power wireless (802.11, HaLow, Thread) and TCP/IP protocols to meet specific performance, power, and memory constraints of embedded systems
Performance Analysis: Conduct in-depth performance analysis of wireless and networking stacks, identifying bottlenecks and proposing innovative solutions for optimization (e.g., retransmission strategies, buffer management, concurrency, power management, scheduling)
Root Cause Analysis: Perform detailed root cause analysis of intermittent and hard-to-reproduce networking issues using advanced debugging techniques and tools
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers to characterize RF performance, integrate drivers, and troubleshoot hardware-firmware interactions. Collaborate with application software developers to ensure seamless integration and optimal use of network services
Testing & Validation: Define and help develop and comprehensive test plans for wireless our QA and Automation teams to include unit, integration, and system-level tests
Stay Current: Keep abreast of the latest advancements in wireless technologies, networking protocols, and embedded systems
Travel: Willing to travel to Asian manufacturing partners 1-3 times per year

What we offer

A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change
Participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits

Fulltime

Staff Embedded Software Developer

We are looking for a skilled Staff Embedded Software Developer with a deep under...

Location

Canada , Markham; Oshawa

Salary:

147000.00 - 196600.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and other related languages (8+ years of hands on development experience)
Experienced developing software for Linux, Android, and QNX platforms
Solid understanding of distributed systems, configuration management, and large-scale data pipelines
Experience designing, developing, or operating a control plane, fleet management system, or other large-scale distributed coordination service
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (UDS, CAN, SOME/IP, XCP)
Familiarity with Autosar standards
Experience in leading complex cross-organizational initiatives
Expert in software development and optimization
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and maintain the on-vehicle control plane that retrieves configuration from the cloud and applies it across the vehicle's ECUs
Design, implement, and maintain the on-vehicle data plane that collects, processes, and forwards data from vehicle systems to cloud storage
Optimize our control and data plane for reliable data egress and configuration delivery over intermittent connectivity, rapid convergence to new configuration, and a minimal CPU and memory footprint on the target ECU
Integrate with cloud services such as Azure, AWS S3, and Firestore for configuration delivery, device state reporting, and data egress
Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams to roll out new on-vehicle software and configuration safely
Instrument our software with the observability needed to monitor the fleet, diagnose issues in production, and resolve them at the source
Contribute to the open-source community by reporting issues, contributing to documentation, and submitting patches
Drive the technical direction of how we manage thousands of vehicles from a single control plane, including configuration distribution, version management, device identity, and remote diagnostics
Mentor junior and senior peers, and support team growth
Promote best practices within the software community Be an integral part of a dynamic, growing team, contributing positively to team culture and success

What we offer

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends

Fulltime

Senior Staff Embedded Software

Looking for an experienced Embedded engineer who can contribute technically with...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Enphase Energy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience in Embedded programming
Bachelor's degree in electrical / Electronic Engineering AND/OR Masters in Embedded Systems/Power Electronics
Good in programming languages C and C++
Experience in linux programming
Strong hands-on with embedded application
Good understanding of Embedded interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI
Experience of BLE, IoT based systems
Troubleshooting the Field issues
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Job Responsibility

Review and Analyze Product Requirements, Specifications and Technical Design Documents
Developing embedded software for products
Bug fixing and solving field issues

Fulltime

Staff Embedded Logging Software Developer

The Data Engineering organization at General Motors Canada is developing a unifi...

Location

Canada , Markham; Oshawa

Salary:

147000.00 - 196600.00 USD / Year

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years in embedded software development or systems engineering across Android, Linux, and/or QNX
Strong coding proficiency in C/C++ and Android Java with experience in platform‑level integrations
Demonstrated experience integrating with control plane services (configuration retrieval, arbitration, persistence/fallback) and data plane pipelines (streaming and file‑based transfer)
Hands‑on experience with: file management workflows
file rotation/compression, retention, and storage quotas
logger ecosystems (e.g., Android logs, QNX slogger2, Linux journal/syslog) and buffer/file management at scale
Deep understanding of ECU constraints: startup sequencing, CPU/memory/flash budgets, and contention mitigation
Familiarity with structured logging guidelines and driving cross‑team compliance
Experience designing metrics/telemetry for operational visibility and remote control at fleet scale

Job Responsibility

Define and implement Platform Log Client behaviors across Android, Linux, and QNX
Manage volatile buffers and persistent storage (log files and packages), including rotation, compression, retention, and quotas
Support vehicle‑local data access mechanisms (e.g., USB‑based retrieval) when connectivity is limited
Build/extend a Log Control Interface Library to handle configuration retrieval, validation, arbitration (including TTL for local overrides), and persistence/fallback to last‑known‑good
Implement interactions between vehicle log control logic, platform clients, and configuration providers
Define API contracts for configuration updates, log control, and create/upload package triggers
align with in‑vehicle UX/HMI flows
Design and operate reliable egress paths for: Log Streaming
File‑based transfer of high‑fidelity artifacts (binary logs, crash dumps, multi‑file log packages)
Implement runtime controls to enable/disable logging subsystems locally and remotely

What we offer

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends

Fulltime

Software Engineer Staff - Platforms/System Software Development

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhan...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in platforms/system software development
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in C, C++, embedded systems, and Linux kernel/driver development
Experience working close to hardware, including device drivers, system bring-up, and Linux/OS fundamentals
Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues
Knowledge and experience with firmware, optics, SPI, retimers, FPGA, CPLD, MDIO, Ethernet interfaces (10GE - 400GE), timing protocols (SyncE, PTP), SerDes, fabric management, and chassis management are preferred
Understanding of system hardware, including buses, hardware queues/FIFOs, interrupts, BIOS, PCIe, I2C, etc., is a plus
Experience with new hardware and/or ASIC bring-up
Experience designing fault-tolerant and resilient systems is highly desirable
Excellent debugging skills and experience with various software, hardware, and memory debugging tools

Job Responsibility

Work with cross-functional teams to develop detailed software functional specifications, articulate system/software architecture specifications, for product features, to meet product requirements
SW development in the areas of platform infrastructure, device drivers, kernel, chassis control, device management, link, and interface management
Carry out detailed design and implementation, unit testing, integration of packet forwarding, related device/kernel drivers, and other related software components for products and features
Work closely with system and solution test teams to ensure correct and complete verification of software and components, for the feature to meet real-life network deployments
Work closely with Juniper Technical Assistance Team, for providing engineering assistance in supporting critical customer escalations for customer deployments

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

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