Embedded SWE, Consumer Products

at OpenAI

📍 San Francisco, United States

USD 325,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Hybrid

✅ Relocation

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value. About proficiency levels:

1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Linux @ 4 Networking @ 4 Debugging @ 3

Details

The Software Engineering Embedded team builds reliable, high-performance systems on custom hardware. The team works closely with hardware engineers to design, optimize, and ship software that bridges cutting-edge devices and real-world constraints like memory, power, and latency. Work spans early prototyping through product launch, ensuring embedded platforms are robust, efficient, and production-ready.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA and uses a hybrid work model of four days in the office per week. Relocation assistance is offered to new employees.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.
Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
Bring up and debug new boards.
Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles and implement optimizations.
Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver robust fixes.
Foster good software engineering practices and partner closely with hardware teams.

Requirements

Deep experience shipping embedded systems (around 10+ years).
Proficient in C and C++ and writing production-quality low-level code.
Familiarity with embedded toolchains, operating systems, and debugging tools.
Strong debugging skills and experience with board bring-up and hardware/software integration.
Experience with both rapid prototyping and scalable product development.
Nice to have: experience with Zephyr RTOS.
Nice to have: experience with networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi).
Nice to have: experience with robotic system bring-up or Linux kernel development.

Benefits

Competitive base pay (see compensation); offers equity and potential performance-related bonuses.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid parental leave and paid medical/caregiver leave.
Flexible PTO and additional paid company holidays and office closures.
Mental health and wellness support; employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
Annual learning and development stipend and daily meals/meal credits in offices.
Relocation support for eligible employees.
Background checks and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.