Embedded Software Lead Engineer Full-Time Bay Area, California Onsite Competitive ($125K - $200K) + Equity + Benefits Are you a skilled embedded systems engineer ready to take the lead on advanced sensing platforms? Join a dynamic company pioneering lidar technology, where you'll drive embedded software development for next-generation products used in autonomy, robotics, and industrial automation.
About the Role We're seeking a hands-on technical leader to guide the development of complex embedded systems for high-performance sensor platforms. This is a high-impact, dual-role position - 50% technical leadership, 50% individual contributor - ideal for someone who excels in both architecture and people management.
You'll lead a team of embedded engineers, help define system architecture, and ensure technical alignment across firmware, platform bring-up, and real-time systems.
Key Responsibilities- Architect and implement robust embedded software systems
- Lead platform bring-up of embedded SoCs and sensor firmware
- Manage and mentor a high-performing embedded engineering team
- Coordinate with hardware, systems, and software teams to align on design and development goals
- Set schedules, drive delivery, and foster engineering excellence in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications & Experience- Strong command of C and C ; proficient in Python
- Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded systems
- Proven expertise in embedded SoC bring-up and low-level systems design
- Previous experience leading teams and managing cross-disciplinary projects
- Excellent communication and technical leadership skills
What We Offer- Competitive base salary: $125K-$200K, depending on experience
- Equity in a fast-growing technology company
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware and make a real-world impact