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Job description
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Base Pay Range
$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Hardware Security
On‑site hardware lab and workshop with flexibility for occasional remote days.
About Our Client
Our client is a well‑funded, early‑stage electric vehicle company developing connected electric vehicles for high‑growth international markets. They are now looking to scale their electric vehicle business.
Role Overview
You’ll take the lead on embedded software for secure, connected electric vehicles. Owning firmware that runs on constrained devices and must be robust in adversarial real‑world environments. This includes implementing secure communication, device‑level access control, and core control logic that keeps vehicles running safely and reliably. You’ll work hands‑on in the lab with hardware, oscilloscopes, and test rigs, collaborating closely with the founders to bring the product from prototype to production.
Essential Skills & Experience
7+ years of professional embedded software experience, shipping real products
Strong proficiency in C / C++ for resource‑constrained embedded systems
Solid background in embedded security concepts (encryption, secure boot, key management, secure communications, etc.)
Experience developing firmware for devices deployed in the field and exposed to potential tampering or attack
Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware: boards, tools, lab equipment, and debugging at the chip / firmware level
Proven track record of owning complex embedded projects end to end in a commercial environment
High‑skill, low‑ego mindset: practical, collaborative, and comfortable in a small, fast‑moving team
Existing authorization to work in the US (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)
Nice to Have
Experience with automotive, mobility, or other safety‑critical or mission‑critical devices
Background in secure hardware products such as crypto wallets, secure storage devices, or similar
Prior experience in small teams, startups, or founder / co‑founder backgrounds showing strong ownership
Application Instructions
Please either apply online or email for further information.
By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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