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# Embedded Software Developer C++

- **Company:** Amaris
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Debugging, Linux, Memory Management, Embedded C, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Modbus, Multithreading, Yocto, Docker
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6633a44bc49d32e6

## About the Role

5 to 8 years of real-time embedded C++ experience, preferably in robotics or industrial automation.
Strong knowledge of multi-threading, low-level memory management and cross-compilation (CMake, Yocto, Docker).
Hands-on with industrial protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Modbus) and debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, Lauterbach).
Fluent technical English.
Curious, autonomous and comfortable working in agile two-week sprints.

Asset

French language proficiency.
Background in SIL2 / ISO 13849 safety-rated systems.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior Embedded C++ Engineer to design, optimise and maintain real-time software on ARM and x86 platforms. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, writing low-level drivers, control algorithms and multi-threaded architectures that meet the strictest safety and latency requirements in robotics and industrial automation environments., Design, optimise and maintain real-time C++17/20 software on ARM (STM32, NXP i.MX) and x86 platforms.
Implement low-level drivers (CAN-FD, EtherCAT, SPI, I²C) and control algorithms (PID, MPC, embedded SLAM).
Architect multi-threaded solutions on FreeRTOS and Yocto/Linux-RT, guaranteeing < 1 ms latency and SIL2/ISO 13849 safety levels.
Integrate and validate components using GoogleTest, HIL rigs and on-robot test campaigns.
Collaborate with mechatronics and AI teams to industrialise new perception and motion features.

Tech Stack

C++17/20 · FreeRTOS · Yocto / Linux-RT · CMake · Docker · CAN-FD · EtherCAT · GDB · JTAG · GoogleTest


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