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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Engineer - **Company:** Overland Ai - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $142,000.0 - $161,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Analog Electronics, ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Requirements Analysis, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology, Bare Metal - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e954ff8dc9c0d39a ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field - or equivalent practical experience * 3+ years of applied experience in firmware or embedded software development, * Strong C/C++ firmware development in bare-metal or RTOS environments with experience across multiple ARM Cortex-M architectures (e.g., STM32, NXP S32K, TI TMS570) and/or FPGA platforms * Proficiency integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors, debugging across hardware-software boundaries using JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers * Working knowledge of common bus protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-485, Ethernet) and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics * Experience with embedded Linux, board support packages, and robotics middleware such as ROS - particularly on automotive or vehicle platforms with drive-by-wire systems * End-to-end electronics experience from requirements through schematic, layout, fabrication, and hardware bring-up, including analog circuit design and/or power electronics * Experience bringing hardware from prototype through production in a fast-moving environment; hands-on, floor-oriented problem solver comfortable working directly on vehicles * Strong cross-functional communication skills with a bias for action and natural curiosity about how systems work end to end ## Description Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations., We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our vehicle production team and own the integration between hardware and software on our autonomous ground vehicles. You will support the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance embedded systems that connect our autonomy stack to the physical vehicle platform. This is a deeply hands-on role on the production floor - you'll bridge the gap between firmware, electrical systems, and autonomy software, working alongside a collaborative team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to find and develop the right solutions for mission-critical problems. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of embedded systems: from requirements definition and architecture through development, testing, and end-to-end technical support. If you're passionate about tackling hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software for autonomous vehicles, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Responsibilities * Own the architecture, design, and development of embedded firmware for vehicle subsystems and autonomy hardware interfaces * Develop firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded compute platforms on our autonomous vehicles * Own the hardware-software integration process: bring up new boards, sensors, and peripherals and ensure reliable communication with the autonomy stack * Debug and troubleshoot issues that span electrical, firmware, and software boundaries, often hands-on with the vehicle * Write and execute test plans for validation, performance characterization, and production acceptance * Collaborate with electrical engineering to select microcontrollers and peripherals, review schematics, and validate hardware designs * Define and implement communication protocols and interfaces between vehicle subsystems (CAN, Ethernet, serial, etc.) * Develop diagnostics, health monitoring, and fault-handling firmware to support field reliability * Assess design risks and develop mitigation strategies across hardware and firmware boundaries * Create and maintain clear technical documentation including interface specifications, test procedures, and integration guides * Interface with internal teams to conduct design reviews for hardware/electronic systems and code reviews for firmware * Support production builds by developing tools, test fixtures, and automated validation for embedded systems * Drive continuous improvement of embedded systems through hands-on experience and feedback from test and production teams ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Single Server, Global Reach: Running a Worldwide Marketplace on Bare Metal in a Cloud-Dominated World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1206-single-server-global-reach-running-a-worldwide-marketplace-on-bare-metal-in-a-cloud-dominated-world) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [A Hitchhikers Guide to Container Security - Automotive Edition 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1119-a-hitchhikers-guide-to-container-security-automotive-edition-2024) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)