WIT Recruiting
Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles
WIT Recruiting, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced firmware systems for cutting-edge sensing technology. In this role, you will guide a team of engineers while remaining hands-on in the design and implementation of embedded software. From high-level architecture to low-level modules, your expertise will shape the performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical systems. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with direct engineering impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Architect and oversee embedded system design, ensuring high-performance firmware that integrates seamlessly with hardware and system-level components.
Team Guidance: Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, aligning technical direction and ensuring efficient collaboration across the firmware group.
Hands-On Development: Contribute directly to coding and debugging using C, C++, and Python, while applying best practices to embedded software development.
System Expertise: Work with embedded SoCs, Linux environments, and low-level bring-up processes to deliver robust and reliable embedded solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, FPGA, networking, and test infrastructure teams to design, validate, and deploy complete embedded systems.
Qualifications
Expert-level proficiency in C and C++, with additional experience in Python.
Strong background in Linux development for embedded systems.
Hands-on experience with embedded SoCs and system bring-up.
Ability to design and implement complex embedded architectures, from drivers to application-level modules.
Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-performance, production-ready firmware.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with Rust or interest in adopting it for embedded applications.
Preferred Experience
Background in embedded security practices.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Knowledge of functional safety standards such as FuSa or ISO 26262.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and automated test infrastructure.
Understanding of networking protocols and integration in embedded systems.
Hands-on FPGA development experience.
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Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Architect and oversee embedded system design, ensuring high-performance firmware that integrates seamlessly with hardware and system-level components.
Team Guidance: Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, aligning technical direction and ensuring efficient collaboration across the firmware group.
Hands-On Development: Contribute directly to coding and debugging using C, C++, and Python, while applying best practices to embedded software development.
System Expertise: Work with embedded SoCs, Linux environments, and low-level bring-up processes to deliver robust and reliable embedded solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, FPGA, networking, and test infrastructure teams to design, validate, and deploy complete embedded systems.
Qualifications
Expert-level proficiency in C and C++, with additional experience in Python.
Strong background in Linux development for embedded systems.
Hands-on experience with embedded SoCs and system bring-up.
Ability to design and implement complex embedded architectures, from drivers to application-level modules.
Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-performance, production-ready firmware.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with Rust or interest in adopting it for embedded applications.
Preferred Experience
Background in embedded security practices.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Knowledge of functional safety standards such as FuSa or ISO 26262.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and automated test infrastructure.
Understanding of networking protocols and integration in embedded systems.
Hands-on FPGA development experience.
About WIT Recruiting WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), and customized recruiting events.
Empowering Teams, Elevating Talent. WIT Recruiting is a Women Impact Tech vertical dedicated to building high-performing teams across all industries and talent pools. As the recruiting arm of WIT, we leverage our proven expertise in recruiting to deliver exceptional talent solutions.
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