5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience
Strong C and/or C++ programming skills
Deep experience with Embedded Linux environments
Hands-on experience with Yocto, Bitbake, and system
Linux kernel development experience
Experience working on IoT or connected hardware products
Knowledge of software security principles and secure development practices
Ability to support manufacturing and deployment activities as needed
Responsibilities
Develop embedded Linux and firmware solutions
Engineer platform security features
Integrate wireless communication and hardware components
Provide technical guidance and leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options
Bonus eligible
Full Job Description
A growing consumer technology company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its full-time engineering team in San Francisco, CA. This organization develops innovative connected hardware products that combine sensors, machine learning, mobile applications, and embedded systems to help users improve performance and recovery. The environment is highly technical and focused on Embedded Linux development, firmware engineering, platform security, and IoT connectivity.
This is an opportunity to own critical components of an advanced embedded platform used by customers globally. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems around secure boot, Linux systems, firmware architecture, hardware integration, and connected device security. Engineers on this team work with a high degree of autonomy, partner closely with international manufacturing teams, and have a direct impact on product quality and customer experience.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of embedded software or firmware development experience
Strong C and/or C++ programming skills
Deep experience with Embedded Linux environments
Hands-on experience with Yocto, Bitbake, and system
Linux kernel development experience
Experience working on IoT or connected hardware products
Knowledge of software security principles and secure development practices
Ability to support manufacturing and deployment activities as needed
Desired Skills & Experience
Secure boot implementation experience
Key management and provisioning expertise
Anti-rollback and chain-of-trust experience
OP-TEE or Trusted Execution Environment experience
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless protocol experience
Experience optimizing performance in resource-constrained systems