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Andiamo lists this Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Powering Autonomous Vehicles
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.
About Andiamo
Andiamo is a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm specializing in placing the top 2% of technology and go-to-market professionals with the world’s largest and most well-known companies.
For over 20 years, we have maintained the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Amazon, Bloomberg, Palantir, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, and other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups, and major software firms.
Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO).
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Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
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