Sr. Embedded Engineer, Hardware (Autonomous Vehicle Team)

Foundation

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Automation, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Tools, Device Drivers, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Git, Hardware-Software Integration, Linux Operating System, Microcontroller, Middleware, Power Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Simulation, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Administration/Management, Test Bench, Test Harness, Test Tools, Ubuntu
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

  • Lead bring-up of embedded compute platforms (MCUs, VCU, SBCs running Linux).
  • Set up operating systems, toolchains, and integrated development kits (IDKs) for major components
  • Develop low-level drivers and middleware to interface with sensors, actuators, and vehicle subsystems.
  • Own integration of sensor SDKs and communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, serial).
  • Build test harnesses and simulation tools for bench testing prior to vehicle integration.
  • Work closely with Perception/Planning engineers to provide stable, performant interfaces to hardware.
  • Support system bring-up during vehicle assembly; debug software-hardware integration issues.
  • Contribute to safety-critical software practices (fault handling, watchdogs, power management).


What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

  • 5–8+ years of experience in embedded systems development in vehicles or robotics. 
  • Strong C/C++ and Python skills; experience with Linux (Yocto, Ubuntu Core, or similar).
  • Experience integrating third-party SDKs for sensors, compute, or accelerators.
  • Knowledge of vehicle or robotics comms stacks (CAN, DDS, ROS2, or equivalent).
  • Comfortable working across hardware/software boundaries in bench and integration settings.
  • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, and modern embedded dev workflows.
  • BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.


Benefits


We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.


Salary


The annual compensation is expected to be between $175,000 - $300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

About the Company

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