Last updated: 2025-06-06

432 Embedded Software Engineering jobs in San Francisco.

Hiring now: Software Engineer @ Afero, Lead Embedded Systems Software Engineer @ Dapster, Sr Device Software Engineer @ Eight Slee, Product Security Engineer @ Applied In, Sr Embedded Systems Engineer @ Aosense, Avionics Engineer @ Astranis, Embedded Software Engineer @ Array Labs, Electrical Engineer @ Butlr, Sr Firmware Architect @ Celestial , Realtime Software Engineer @ Commonweal. Explore more at at jobswithgpt.com

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performance (13) embedded software (9) C/C++ (8) Risc-V (8) Python (7) hardware design (5) FPGA (5) custom hardware (5) Silicon (5) computing platforms (5)

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Santa Clara (32) San Francisco (9) Mountain View (7) Fremont (7) Burlingame (4) Foster City (4) Sunnyvale (3) Palo Alto (2) Los Altos (1) Oakland (1)

Afero

Afero next-generation IoT PaaS accelerates time to market, provides hardened security from device to cloud and from factory to customers, simplifies onboarding…

Software Engineer

Los Altos

  • Skills: IoT, PaaS, cloud applications, mobile development, firmware, hardware design, secure wireless devices, problem solvers, integration, software development
  • Type: Full-time

Dapster

Dapster is focused on bringing AI-fueled robotic picking solutions to market. We recently landed a large pilot with a top retailer -- effectively dilution-free…

Lead Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Oakland

  • Skills: C/C++, Python, Linux, driver-level code, sensors, actuators, WiFi, BlueTooth, circuit interfacing, embedded device
  • Experience: 5+ years for BS CS/EE or 3+ years for MS CS/EE, or commensurate work experience
  • Type: Full-time

Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep fitness company focused on optimizing human potential through improved sleep with innovative products like the Pod.

Senior Device Software Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: Embedded Linux, C/C++ programming, Machine Learning deployment, Edge Inference, Secure software development, Real-time processing, Wireless communication, Firmware development, Manufacturing testing, Signal processing
  • Experience: 5+ years in firmware and system software development
  • Type: Full-time

Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition d…

Product Security Engineer

Mountain View

  • Skills: product security, cybersecurity, embedded security, application security, backend security, automotive systems, vendor security assessments, OTA updates, cryptographic principles, vehicle diagnostics protocols
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in product or cybersecurity security engineering role
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $150,000 - $220,000 USD annually

AOSense, Inc.

AOSense, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative quantum technologies employing atom optics. Our devices use frequency-stabilized lasers a…

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Fremont

  • Skills: embedded systems, firmware development, microcontrollers, FPGA, real-time control, low-noise analog, communication protocols, mixed-signal, electronics schematics, test plans
  • Experience: 5 years related experience or equivalent professional experience
  • Salary: Annual salary between $150k and $250k depending on qualifications and experience

Astranis

Astranis provides satellite technology to connect people across the globe with innovative solutions.

Avionics Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: Avionics, Hardware Design, Circuits, PCBs, Embedded Software, FPGA, Microcontroller, Testing, Analog Design, Satellite Technology
  • Experience: Experience in hardware development and circuit design
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $110,000 — $140,000 USD

Array Labs

Array Labs is building a constellation of satellites to create the first accurate 3D map of the world using formation flying radar satellites.

Embedded Software Engineer

Palo Alto

  • Skills: Embedded Software, Mission-Critical Software, Radar Operation, Data Collection, Flight Control, Telemetry, Software Design, Satellite Bus, Earth Observation, Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience: Experience in mission-critical software development

Butlr

Butlr is on a mission to make the built environment people-aware, optimizing energy use and enhancing quality of life through smart building technology. Founde…

Electrical Engineer

Burlingame

  • Skills: Electrical Engineering, RF circuits, Sensor technologies, Low power embedded platforms, Board design, Circuit design, PCB design, Wireless communication protocols, Embedded systems design, Automation testing
  • Experience: 5-7 years of experience in board design and testing for embedded platforms integrating novel sensors
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $155k - $185k

Celestial AI

Celestial AI is focused on developing advanced interconnect technology for data centers, specifically through its innovation called Photonic Fabric™, which enh…

Senior Firmware Architect

Santa Clara

  • Skills: firmware architecture, AI platform development, C/C++ programming, Python, Rust, high-speed communication, memory controllers, debugging, agile team environment, performance characterization
  • Experience: 10+ years with Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years with Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $210,000.00 - $240,000.00

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, …

Realtime Software Engineer

Milpitas

  • Skills: Realtime Software Engineering, Fusion Energy, Software Design, Debugging, Implementation, Controls Software, Programming, Production-ready Code, Real-time Systems, Technical Contributor
  • Type: Full-time

FABRIC CRYPTOGRAPHY

Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…

Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Compiler Engineer, code generation, massively-parallel computing, compiler technologies, hardware-aware optimizations, performance, custom hardware, cryptography, secure computation, zero knowledge proofs

Fabric

Fabric creates next-generation cryptography technology that reimagines trust and privacy. We are a fast-growing Series A full-stack silicon, hardware and cloud…

Director of Design Verification

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Design Verification, Electrical Engineering, Cryptography, Verifiable Processing Unit, VPU, Silicon, Next-Gen Cryptography, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Fully Homomorphic Encryption, Bug-Free Silicon
  • Experience: Extensive experience in design verification and a proven track record in the industry

FABRIC CRYPTOGRAPHY

Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…

Systems Performance Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Systems Performance Engineer, low-level programming, assembly language, performance optimization, performance-critical systems, custom hardware platforms, cryptographic algorithms, encryption and decryption, zero knowledge proofs, trust and privacy

Fabric

Fabric creates next-generation cryptography technology that reimagines trust and privacy.

Director of Design Verification

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Design Verification, Electrical Engineering, Silicon, Cryptography, VPU, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Fully Homomorphic Encryption, Team Leadership, High-Quality Delivery, Bug-Free Silicon
  • Experience: Experienced in design verification, strong background in electrical engineering, proven track record in the industry

Fabric Cryptography

Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…

Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: compiler, code generation, massively-parallel computing, hardware-aware optimizations, custom hardware, advanced compiler technologies, performance, trust, privacy, identity

FABRIC CRYPTOGRAPHY

Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…

Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Compiler Engineer, code generation, massively-parallel computing, hardware-aware optimizations, advanced compiler technologies, custom hardware, performance, cryptography, secure computation, hardware design

Fabric

Building towards a future beyond trust with custom chips for advanced cryptography. Fabric is a fast-growing Series A deep tech company (full-stack across sili…

Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Design Verification, Cryptography, Processors, Hardware Innovation, Functionality, Performance, Reliability, Computer Chip, Compiler Stack, Acceleration Libraries

Fabric Cryptography

Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…

Systems Performance Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Systems Performance, low-level programming, assembly language, performance optimization, performance-critical systems, custom hardware platforms, cryptography, encryption, trust, privacy

Fabric

Fabric believes hardware determines the boundaries of humanity's collective creativity and imagination. We are building hardware for the next generation of cry…

Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Design Verification, GDDR, Graphics Double Data Rate, cryptographic processors, functionality, performance, reliability, hardware innovation, cryptography, memory

Intrinsic

Intrinsic is Alphabet’s bet aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception, and simulation will re…

Roboticist Roles (Open Applications)

Mountain View

  • Skills: robotics, software development, C++, PLC programming, end-to-end applications, robot hardware, robot functionalities, motion planning, real-time control, safety
  • Experience: Proficient in modern software development (e.g. C++) and PLC programming (e.g. ladder logic) used in modern controllers. Experience with end-to-end robotics applications or building/integrating robotic hardware in industry.

Litmus

Litmus is a growth-stage software company that is transforming the way companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations. Our software is enabl…

Senior Yocto and Linux Software Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Yocto, Embedded Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, OTA updates, ARM Board Support Packages, Linux kernel, C/C++ programming, Security validation, System integration
  • Experience: 5+ years as a Linux software engineer, with a focus on embedded systems and Yocto.
  • Type: Full-time

Hivemapper

A decentralized global map data network built by 10s of thousands of people, utilizing high-res sensors for data collection and processing, aiming to serve var…

Dashcam Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: embedded applications, sensor fusion, ML edge computing, drivers management, OS management, hardware design, mapping, data products, high-performance, API consumption
  • Experience: Deep experience across the embedded applications stack
  • Type: Full-time

Neuralink

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to th…

Digital IC Design Engineer

Fremont

  • Skills: Digital IC Design, Micro-architecture, RTL implementation, Low-power digital signal processor, SystemVerilog, C/C++, Python, Digital design, Hardware/software interface, Silicon bring-up tests
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in digital design
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $116,000 - $233,800 USD

Pebble

Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV trailer. Built by a team…

Mobile Application Developer

Fremont

  • Skills: Android development, iOS development, real-time systems, API integration, IoT devices, mobile UI/UX, cloud services, debugging skills, automotive applications, embedded system interfaces
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in Android development; Experience in iOS development (Swift, Objective-C); Strong understanding of real-time systems, IoT, or embedded system interfaces.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $146,000 — $161,000 USD

Planet

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information v…

Senior Flight Software Engineer

San Francisco

  • Skills: embedded software, C/C++ applications, satellite operations, real-time operating systems, API development, root cause analysis, system interfaces, agile development, hardware debugging, technical leadership
  • Experience: 6 to 8 years of professional experience in developing C/C++ applications
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $162,600 — $203,200 USD

Pure Storage

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry.

Firmware Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Firmware, SSD Modules, C/C++, Python, Low level firmware features, Debugging, Continuous integration, Embedded software, Micro-controllers, Collaboration
  • Experience: Strong experience with Nand, Flash, and/or SSD Device Firmware Development
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $163,000.00 – $246,000.00

Quadric

Quadric is the leading provider of general purpose processors specifically optimized for machine learning inference pipelines in embedded device applications. …

Field Applications Manager (Worldwide)

Burlingame

  • Skills: Field Applications Engineering, General Purpose Processor, Neural Processor Unit, Machine Learning, Customer Relationship Management, Technical Sales, Embedded Systems, C++ Programming, Algorithm Expertise, Compiler Techniques
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years embedded system experience (80% Software, 20% Hardware) and minimum of 5 years working directly with customers and solving technical issues, preferably with tier 1 customers.
  • Type: Full-time

Reliable Robotics

We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make a safer and innovative future in avi…

Displays Software Engineer

Mountain View

  • Skills: Displays Software Engineer, remote piloting software, real-time user interface applications, automated aircraft systems, browser-based applications, embedded UIs, aviation-grade hardware, certified system, experimental test flight programs, user-centered design

Cutting-edge Hardware Startup

A startup focused on reimagining silicon and creating Risc-V based computing platforms.

Silicon Verification Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Silicon, Verification, Risc-V, Computing platforms, Performance, Energy efficiency, Scalability, Designs, Engineers, Startup
  • Type: Full-time

cutting-edge hardware startup

We are building high performance Risc-V based computing platforms that will transform the industry.

Summer Intern

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Risc-V, computing platforms, architecture, design, verification, chips, hands-on experience, engineers, high performance, startup
  • Type: Internship

Rivos

Building the best RISC-V enterprise systems with class leading performance, power, security and RAS features.

CPU Power Management Expert

Santa Clara

  • Skills: RISC-V, CPU, power management, enterprise systems, performance, security, RAS features, CPU design, system architecture, hardware engineering

Cutting-edge Hardware Startup

A well-funded hardware startup in Silicon Valley focused on RISC-V based accelerated computing platforms.

SoC Performance Architect

Santa Clara

  • Skills: SoC, Performance Architect, RISC-V, accelerated computing, energy efficiency, scalability, hardware design, silicon, engineering, performance
  • Experience: Experienced candidates
  • Type: Full-time

Fast-Moving Startup

FPGA Design Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: FPGA, hardware design, startup, digital design, verilog, VHDL, hardware description language, synthesis, simulation, development environment
  • Experience: 2+ years in FPGA design
  • Type: Full-time

Rivos

Rivos is focused on developing high performance and power-efficient SOC designs.

Power Hardware Validation Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: post-silicon, power activities, hardware validation, performance, efficient, SOC designs, server compute, validation analysis, workloads, engineering
  • Experience: 2+ years in power hardware validation or related field
  • Type: Full-time

Cutting-edge hardware startup

Focused on reimagining silicon and creating Risc-V based Accelerated computing platforms.

Junior Power-Management Architect

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Power/Performance modeling, Risc-V, Accelerated computing, Energy efficiency, Scalability, Silicon redesign, Design optimization, Hardware engineering, Cutting-edge technology, Performance enhancement
  • Type: Full-time

Cutting-Edge and Well-Funded Hardware Startup

A hardware startup in Silicon Valley focused on modeling and optimizing Power/Performance features on Risc-V based Accelerated computing platforms.

Junior Power-Management Architect

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Power Management, Performance Optimization, Risc-V, Accelerated Computing, Hardware Design, Energy Efficiency, Scalability, Silicon Technology, Engineering, Startup Environment
  • Type: Full-time

cutting-edge and well-funded hardware startup

Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create Risc-V based SOC computing platforms that will transform the industry.

SOC Clock Implementation Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: SOC, Clock Implementation, Risc-V, silicon, computing platforms, performance, energy efficiency, scalability, engineering, designs

Cutting-edge Hardware Startup

A well-funded startup focused on Risc-V based computing platforms in Silicon Valley.

Silicon EA Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Silicon, EA Engineer, Risc-V, computing platforms, performance, energy efficiency, scalability, hardware, startup, designs
  • Type: Full-time

cutting-edge hardware startup

A well-funded hardware startup in Silicon Valley focusing on Risc-V based computing platforms.

Silicon PDV Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Silicon PDV, Risc-V, hardware, computing platforms, performance, energy efficiency, scalability, designs, engineers, transform industry
  • Type: Full-time

Silicon Hardware Startup

A cutting-edge and well-funded hardware startup reimagining silicon and creating Risc-V based computing platforms.

Silicon STA Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Silicon, STA Engineer, Risc-V, computing platforms, performance, energy efficiency, scalability, cutting-edge, hardware startup, designs
  • Type: Full-time

XPeng Motors

XPeng Motors is one of China’s leading smart electric vehicle (“EV”) companies. We design, develop, manufacture and market smart EVs that are seamlessly integr…

Software Engineer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Software Development, C++/C programming, Multi-threading, RTOS, CPU/memory profiling, Debugging skills, Linux Kernel, Nvidia Orin, Networking protocols, Automotive industry
  • Experience: 5+ years of Software Development experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $179,400-$303,600

Vector Atomic

Vector Atomic is building quantum devices for applications including GPS-free navigation and timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. We are fo…

R&D Engineer

Pleasanton

  • Skills: quantum devices, GPS-free navigation, R&D environment, systems integration, laser and optics, electromechanical assemblies, PCB boards, custom cabling, computer-aided design, basic machining skills
  • Experience: 3+ years relevant work experience
  • Salary: $85,000 to $140,000

Zoox

RTL and Systems Verification Engineer

Foster City

  • Skills: RTL, systems verification, FPGA-based embedded systems, validation infrastructure, IP verification, DSP, embedded software, safety, reliability, engineering team

Pure Storage

Pure Storage is reshaping the data storage industry with innovative technology and a focused team culture.

Linux Kernel Developer

Santa Clara

  • Skills: Linux kernel, C/C++, Python, enterprise storage, I/O technologies, user space device drivers, performance optimization, CPU architecture, data storage systems, mainline kernel contribution
  • Experience: 5+ years development in Linux kernel/device drivers
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $167,000-246,000

SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Spa…

SR. IC LAYOUT ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Sunnyvale

  • Skills: IC layout design, analog layout skills, advanced node IC layouts, RF and analog circuit blocks, design rule checking, electrical rule checking, layout versus schematic checks, electrostatic discharge structures, GDS, Linux
  • Experience: 5+ years of professional experience as an IC layout designer OR 8+ years of professional experience with integrated circuit layout design
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00/per year

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and drivi…

Firmware Engineer, New Product

San Francisco

  • Skills: firmware, embedded systems, ARM Cortex-M, network communication, power electronics, simulation, state estimation, control algorithms, debugging, digital protocols
  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in firmware engineering, with a strong focus in batteries, renewable energy systems, or similar large-scale projects.
  • Type: Full-time

Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…

Software Engineer, Systems ML - SW/HW Co-design

Fremont

  • Skills: AI Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Hardware Accelerators, GPU Architecture, AI Algorithms, C/C++ Programming, Python, Performance Optimization, SW/HW Co-design
  • Experience: 7+ years with Bachelor's, 4+ years with Master's, or 3+ years with PhD in relevant technical field with experience in AI framework development or hardware acceleration.
  • Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $70.67/hour to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits