Embedded SWE, Consumer Products

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.