Embedded Software Engineer

Sunday Inc
Redwood City, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Automation of Tests UClibc (C Standard Library) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Software Debugging Linux Linux on Embedded Systems Firmware Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Python (Programming Language)
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Machine Learning Real-Time Operating Systems System Programming Yocto U-Boot

Job description

  • Own the embedded software stack (bootloader, kernel, devicetree, BSP, and drivers) for compute platforms based on SoCs like NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm etc
  • Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and userspace integration for sensors, GMSL cameras, displays, storage, and high-speed interconnects (PCIe, USB, MIPI CSI/DSI, Ethernet, CAN)
  • Own build system and BSP layers using Yocto/Buildroot or vendor SDKs like JetPack
  • Work with the electrical engineering team to debug and bring up custom carrier boards
  • Work closely with the software and machine-learning teams to optimize performance across the entire software stack
  • Design and implement OTA end-to-end using RAUC, Mender, SWUpdate, or equivalent

Requirements

  • BS or MS in CS, Computer Engineering, EE, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of embedded Linux / systems software development, including hands-on bringup on modern application-class SoCs (NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, or similar)
  • Strong proficiency in C and ideally C++ and/or Rust
  • Strong experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or an equivalent embedded Linux build system, including custom layers/recipes and production image customization
  • Deep understanding of the Linux boot flow, from bootloader to userspace, and low-level peripherals
  • Comfortable working alongside electrical engineers: reading schematics, driving scopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG, and debugging at the hardware/software boundary
  • Knowledge of power management, secure boot, watchdogs, and other production-readiness concerns
  • Experience developing CI pipelines for embedded Linux images

Nice to Have

  • Delivered at least one project from prototype phase into production
  • Experience with PREEMPT_RT
  • Familiarity with RTOS-based firmware development
  • Experience with Python for scripting, data analysis, or test automation

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