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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware

- **Company:** Applied Intuition
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $171,000.0 - $264,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Safety Critical Systems, Peripherals, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-firmware-sunnyvale-ca--33257f45-c509-4454-8a22-4c0a7c08cde3

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Computer Firmware, Agriculture, Construction, Artificial Intelligence (AI), United States Military, Operating Systems, Trucking, Mining Industry, * 5+ years of experience working on embedded devices

 * BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
 * Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages
 * Hands-on experience with RTOS, Linux, and/or ARM systems
 * Debugging skills in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc.

Nice to have:

 * Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology, ZephyrOS, FreeRTOS
 * Ability to work with safety critical robotic systems with real time constraints
 * Expert knowledge of embedded microprocessor tools, hardware peripherals, and common buses

## Description

We are looking for senior software engineers with expertise in developing embedded software applications on production computers to build the next-generation vehicle platform! It is a unique opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems while being part of a fast-moving team.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

 * Integrate vendor components into a common software framework, ensuring proper low-level communication (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART etc.)
 * Implement real-time operating system (RTOS) applications as required for the product
 * Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems
 * Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC
 * Work with cross-functional teams to bring up custom software on new devices, productionize it, and manage the process for maintaining company products