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# Senior Systems Software Engineer

- **Company:** Lumafield, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, Image Acquisition
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=040b77c74482f869

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience writing low-level, performance-critical image processing software in C, C++, or Rust
 * 3+ years of experience developing software for embedded Linux in C, C++, or Rust
 * Experience building & shipping high performance hardware-accelerated image processing edge solutions using NVIDIA CUDA and/or Jetson platform
 * Familiarity with Python for scripting, testing and automation
 * Basic familiarity with electrical engineering concepts including schematic layout, PCBA design, bring-up, testing
 * Able to design, integrate, and test systems by interpreting component and product datasheets.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, * Experience with classical computer vision techniques and machine learning CV algorithms
 * Experience with managing the software release lifecycle of a fleet of edge devices
 * Experience with with CameraLink, GigE Vision, or X-ray image acquisition

The salary range listed here represents the anticipated low and high ends of the base salary. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. All full-time employees receive an equity grant.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

## Description

As a Senior Systems Software Engineer at Lumafield, you will work on the software that powers our next-generation, manufacturing in-line CT scanning products. You'll work on the bleeding edge of X-ray physics, high-speed detectors, image processing, and embedded systems. On a small team working on our newest hardware, you'll bring the skill to extract the maximum performance out of the system and achieve great outcomes for our customers.
This role is ideal for candidates who are looking for an opportunity to own the embedded system, firmware and software design on an early-stage new product.
This role is located in Lumafield's San Francisco, CA office. You may be required to travel occasionally to Lumafield's Cambridge, MA office., * Direct the architectural design, software development, integration, and initial setup of our cutting-edge in-line manufacturing products

 * Write performance-critical edge software to acquire, process, and stream data with real-time processing deadlines
 * Ship production critical Linux-based applications
 * Collaborate closely with our product, research, hardware, and software development teams to understand requirements and architect solutions


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