Senior Embedded Engineer
Location : San Carlos, CA (Onsite)
Type : Full-Time | Direct Hire
Overview
A rapidly growing, venture-backed startup is developing solar-powered, AI-driven systems that make streets safer through intelligent, real-time automation. They're looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to lead software architecture and optimization for advanced edge-computing devices used in demanding outdoor environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead embedded software design and architecture for real-time systems.
- Optimize C++ code for performance, efficiency, and reliability in resource-constrained environments.
- Integrate sensors, communication modules, and power management systems.
- Collaborate with AI and hardware teams to deploy and tune models on edge devices.
- Establish testing frameworks, debugging tools, and development best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across embedded projects.
Qualifications
10+ years of embedded software development with C / C++ in production environments.Deep knowledge of embedded Linux or RTOS, firmware, and system-level optimization.Strong understanding of real-time programming, hardware interfaces, and power management.Proven experience leading architecture and mentoring teams.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.Preferred Experience
Background in edge AI inference, automotive, or safety-critical systems.Experience scaling embedded deployments across field environments.Why Join
Opportunity to shape core technology at a Series A startup backed by top-tier investors.Generous compensation and early-stage equity .Work that directly improves public safety and saves lives.Fast-moving, collaborative engineering culture.Posted On : Wednesday, October 8, 2025