Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Software)

5+ yrs exp · $175,000 – $225,000 / Year

About us

We are a well-funded, seed-stage stealth-mode company based in Torrance, CA, building modular intelligence and autonomous systems for a wide range of vehicles and applications. Strong patent and IP portfolio; CEO has deep aerospace systems experience.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with a strong software focus to contribute to the development of our embedded platforms. You're motivated and a self-starter, willing to expand your knowledge and expertise to design, build, and deploy highly embedded systems. You're experienced (or willing to learn) in bringing up bare-metal systems, developing low-level drivers, and working with real-time operating systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and debug firmware for embedded systems using C/C++, JTAG, and GDB
Work with ARM-based architectures, including memory-mapped I/O and AXI4 protocols
Bring up embedded systems from bare metal, including bootloader and peripheral initialization
Select and implement lightweight RTOS solutions such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
Develop and optimize low-level drivers and embedded system components
Apply networking principles, OSI model, and Ethernet stack
Implement data structures (circular buffers, queues) from scratch
Collaborate with hardware engineers on software/hardware integration

Required qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
5+ years prior experience
Work on location in Torrance, CA
Minimum BS in EE, Computer Engineering, or related field
Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with assembly debugging
Strong understanding of memory-mapped I/O, memory spaces, and embedded system principles
Experience with RTOS concepts and lightweight OS selection
Familiarity with ARM architectures and AXI4 stream interfaces
Solid understanding of networking protocols and Ethernet fundamentals
Ability to implement low-level drivers and optimize embedded software
Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

Why join us

Innovative and complex systems
Hands-on engineering
Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Competitive salary and benefits

Skills: RTOS, Operating Systems, Patents, Embedded Systems, C/C++, Aerospace, Embedded Software, Assembly, Firmware, Network Protocols, Vehicles, Ethernet

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