Design and deliver reliable, safety-critical software for intelligent hardware platforms. Develop embedded and system-level software, automated test infrastructure, and scalable validation tools. Collaborate with hardware, systems, and validation engineering teams.
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
San Francisco, CA | Open to Relocation to Colorado |
$180,000 – $210,000 + Equity
I am working with an innovative technology company developing advanced automated systems for industrial and enterprise applications. They are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to help design and deliver reliable, safety-critical software for intelligent hardware platforms operating in complex real-world environments.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on embedded software, system integration, automated testing, and scalable validation infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded and system-level software in C, C++, and Python
- Design and maintain automated test infrastructure, including HIL testing
- Build scalable validation and calibration tools for hardware-integrated systems
- Troubleshoot complex system issues using logs, diagnostics, and test data
- Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and validation engineering teams
- Mentor engineers and contribute to technical direction and engineering best practices
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Required Experience
- Strong background in embedded software and test infrastructure development
- Experience with modern C/C++ and Python
- Familiarity with Linux development environments
- Experience with networking protocols and hardware communication systems
- Knowledge of sensors, control systems, or other safety-critical platforms
- Experience with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks
- Strong systems-thinking and problem-solving skills
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Desirable Experience
- Autonomous systems, robotics, or industrial automation experience
- ROS/ROS2 familiarity
- Functional safety knowledge (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or similar)
- Experience with containerized development workflows
Package
- Base salary: $180,000 – $210,000
- Equity/options package
- Relocation support available
- Preference for open to relocating to Colorado
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