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AWM is reinventing construction / industrial supply through advanced sensing and automation. Our
AWM Frictionless
platform enables grab-and-go shopping, tool checkout, and inventory intelligence. We’re hiring a hands‑on
Embedded Systems Engineer
to help us to continue building robust edge software and integrate devices cleanly into our cloud ecosystem. This is an
individual contributor
role with ~50% focus on embedded/edge, plus meaningful collaboration across the edge‑to‑cloud pipeline.
What You’ll Do
Design & implement Linux software
(C/C++, Python) for real‑time sensing and device control of hardware.
Integrate hardware & firmware : bring‑up boards, write/maintain device drivers, and interface with peripherals (GPIO/UART/I²C/SPI/ADC/DAC).
Build reliable connectivity : implement and harden device communications using TCP/UDP, HTTP(S)/REST, MQTT, and/or gRPC/Protobuf.
Harden for production : performance tuning, resource/memory optimization, and fault‑tolerant behaviors for large device fleets.
Ship with discipline : contribute to CI/CD pipelines (build, test, package), containerize services for edge deployment, and support OTA releases.
Secure the stack : apply secure‑by‑default practices (TLS, certs/identity, secure boot, signed updates, key handling).
Test & observe : author unit/integration tests, support HIL testing, add logging/metrics for remote diagnostics and telemetry.
Collaborate
with electrical, mechanical, and cloud/backend teams to deliver features end‑to‑end on schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years
relevant software development experience with
C/C++, Python . Some of this must include Linux experience as well as user space, and ideally kernel, fundamentals.
Low‑level interfacing experience: digital I/O, UART, I²C, SPI; comfort reading schematics and datasheets.
Networking fundamentals and hands‑on protocol work (TCP/IP, sockets; familiarity with HTTP(S), MQTT or similar).
Strong CS foundations: concurrency/threading, memory management, OS concepts, data structures.
DevOps fluency for edge : Git workflows; experience with CI systems (e.g., GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins) to automate build & test; basic Docker/Podman usage to package edge apps.
Effective cross‑functional communication; clear technical writing.
Will and able to work on site
in Orange County, CA.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S./M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
Embedded Linux distro/tooling: Yocto/OpenEmbedded or Buildroot; cross‑compilers, CMake/GNU Make, toolchains.
Driver/kernel experience (modules, device trees) and board bring‑up.
Real‑time concepts: scheduling/latency, multi‑threaded design; RTOS exposure (e.g., FreeRTOS) is a plus.
Edge orchestration exposure : k3s/microk8s or interaction with
Kubernetes -managed services; container registries and image versioning.
Testing depth: GoogleTest/CTest, fuzz/static analysis (e.g., clang-tidy), HIL or emulator‑based CI.
Security
depth: secure boot chains, firmware signing/rollback protection, certificate provisioning/rotation, secrets handling.
Telemetry/observability: device logging, metrics, and remote diagnostics; familiarity with cloud monitoring/alerting patterns.
Scripting for automation and data handling ( Python / Bash ).
Agile delivery and tracking ( Jira ), code review culture, and documentation habits.
Nice to Have
Experience with
ARM
and
x86
edge platforms; performance profiling on constrained devices.
OTA frameworks/workflows and staged/blue‑green rollouts for device fleets.
Basic device‑side persistence (e.g., SQLite, log rotation) and efficient serialization (Protobuf/CBOR).
Familiarity with cloud services.
Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in‑circuit debuggers; light rework/soldering for bring‑up.
What We Offer
High‑impact work shaping the future of construction and industrial supply.
Competitive compensation with
health benefits , paid vacation & sick time , 401(k) , and
growth opportunities .
Potential
employee stock option
participation.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AWM by 2x
PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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AWM is reinventing construction / industrial supply through advanced sensing and automation. Our
AWM Frictionless
platform enables grab-and-go shopping, tool checkout, and inventory intelligence. We’re hiring a hands‑on
Embedded Systems Engineer
to help us to continue building robust edge software and integrate devices cleanly into our cloud ecosystem. This is an
individual contributor
role with ~50% focus on embedded/edge, plus meaningful collaboration across the edge‑to‑cloud pipeline.
What You’ll Do
Design & implement Linux software
(C/C++, Python) for real‑time sensing and device control of hardware.
Integrate hardware & firmware : bring‑up boards, write/maintain device drivers, and interface with peripherals (GPIO/UART/I²C/SPI/ADC/DAC).
Build reliable connectivity : implement and harden device communications using TCP/UDP, HTTP(S)/REST, MQTT, and/or gRPC/Protobuf.
Harden for production : performance tuning, resource/memory optimization, and fault‑tolerant behaviors for large device fleets.
Ship with discipline : contribute to CI/CD pipelines (build, test, package), containerize services for edge deployment, and support OTA releases.
Secure the stack : apply secure‑by‑default practices (TLS, certs/identity, secure boot, signed updates, key handling).
Test & observe : author unit/integration tests, support HIL testing, add logging/metrics for remote diagnostics and telemetry.
Collaborate
with electrical, mechanical, and cloud/backend teams to deliver features end‑to‑end on schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years
relevant software development experience with
C/C++, Python . Some of this must include Linux experience as well as user space, and ideally kernel, fundamentals.
Low‑level interfacing experience: digital I/O, UART, I²C, SPI; comfort reading schematics and datasheets.
Networking fundamentals and hands‑on protocol work (TCP/IP, sockets; familiarity with HTTP(S), MQTT or similar).
Strong CS foundations: concurrency/threading, memory management, OS concepts, data structures.
DevOps fluency for edge : Git workflows; experience with CI systems (e.g., GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins) to automate build & test; basic Docker/Podman usage to package edge apps.
Effective cross‑functional communication; clear technical writing.
Will and able to work on site
in Orange County, CA.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S./M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
Embedded Linux distro/tooling: Yocto/OpenEmbedded or Buildroot; cross‑compilers, CMake/GNU Make, toolchains.
Driver/kernel experience (modules, device trees) and board bring‑up.
Real‑time concepts: scheduling/latency, multi‑threaded design; RTOS exposure (e.g., FreeRTOS) is a plus.
Edge orchestration exposure : k3s/microk8s or interaction with
Kubernetes -managed services; container registries and image versioning.
Testing depth: GoogleTest/CTest, fuzz/static analysis (e.g., clang-tidy), HIL or emulator‑based CI.
Security
depth: secure boot chains, firmware signing/rollback protection, certificate provisioning/rotation, secrets handling.
Telemetry/observability: device logging, metrics, and remote diagnostics; familiarity with cloud monitoring/alerting patterns.
Scripting for automation and data handling ( Python / Bash ).
Agile delivery and tracking ( Jira ), code review culture, and documentation habits.
Nice to Have
Experience with
ARM
and
x86
edge platforms; performance profiling on constrained devices.
OTA frameworks/workflows and staged/blue‑green rollouts for device fleets.
Basic device‑side persistence (e.g., SQLite, log rotation) and efficient serialization (Protobuf/CBOR).
Familiarity with cloud services.
Lab skills: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in‑circuit debuggers; light rework/soldering for bring‑up.
What We Offer
High‑impact work shaping the future of construction and industrial supply.
Competitive compensation with
health benefits , paid vacation & sick time , 401(k) , and
growth opportunities .
Potential
employee stock option
participation.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AWM by 2x
PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED
Senior Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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