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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Scout AI - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $265,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Build Tools, Lidar - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-sunnyvale-ca--bdda74fd-b639-4337-8bbe-ce6585fde593 ## About the Role * Strong fundamentals in C or C++ for embedded systems * Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded development workflows * Familiarity with basic electronics concepts (signals, timing, debugging) * Experience working with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, or UART * Ability to read datasheets and implement drivers from documentation * Strong debugging mindset and attention to detail * Interest in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software * Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities * Passion about defense of the United States and its allies * May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Data Quality, Datasheets, Debugging Skills, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Device Drivers, Documentation, Electronics, Embedded Processors, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware-Software Integration, I2C, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), Microcontroller, Robotics, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Startup, Team Building, Testing, Truck Driver, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Vision Plan ## Description We're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is excited about working close to the hardware layer, especially bringing up and validating sensors on new platforms. This role focuses on developing low-level firmware and drivers that enable sensors to function reliably in embedded and robotics systems. You'll work with experienced engineers across hardware, robotics, and AI to ensure sensor data is accurate, stable, and production-ready. We're a startup. You'll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense. Responsibilities * Develop and debug sensor drivers for embedded platforms * Bring up new sensors (IMU, camera interfaces, LiDAR modules, environmental sensors) * Work with hardware engineers during board bring-up and validation * Implement and test communication protocols * I2C, SPI, UART, CAN * Write firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors * Build tools and tests to validate sensor data quality and reliability * Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues * Contribute to firmware architecture and documentation, * Work on the world's most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines * Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model * Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security * See your work deployed on real systems * Help define the future of intelligent defense systems * Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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