171 embedded software developer jobs at 108 companies in Novato, CA

PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Software Engineer
San Leandro, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Grid Aero
Grid Aero: Autonomous aviation systems provider.
2+ YOE2+ years embedded software, RTOS, C++ (POSIX/Linux), Python; hardware-in-the-loop; robotics/mechatronics or CS background; startup/dynamic environment experience.
C++, Python, Linux, POSIX, RTOS, Git
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Alameda or Milpitas
$131k-$261k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Manufactures medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional health products.
7+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Engineering/Mathematics with 10+ yrs or Master's with 7+ yrs, embedded safety-critical software experience, strong debugging, device driver development, FDA medical device experience, RF/WiFi knowledge, source control and testing experience.
C, UML, SysML, Debugger, Source Control Management, RF, WiFi
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Redwood City, California, United States
$170k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tau Motors
Tau Motors: Develops software-defined power conversion and electric motor technologies.
Embedded firmware development in C/C++, MISRA and ISO 26262 experience, CI/CD, hardware/software integration, tested in real-time environments.
Embedded C/C++, TI MCUs, Infineon MCUs, Debugging tools, JTAG, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, XCP, DOIP, TCP/IP, Git, Jira, Python, RTOS, SIL, HIL, MISRA, ISO 26262
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Linux Software Engineer
Redwood City, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Sunday
Sunday: Developing autonomous robots to perform household chores.
3+ YOEEmbedded Linux software developer with 3+ years, BS/MS in CS/CE/EE, strong C, Linux kernel/driver experience, Yocto/Buildroot, and build system expertise.
C, C++, Rust, Yocto, Buildroot, JetPack, NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm Snapdragon, PCIe, USB, MIPI CSI/DSI, RAUC, Mender, SWUpdate
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Emeryville, California, United States
$170k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
unspun
unspun: Developing 3D weaving technology for sustainable, on-demand apparel manufacturing.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software development; strong C++ fundamentals; RTOS/Linux experience; OTA updates; field deployment; test infrastructure; BS/MS in CS/CE or related field or equivalent experience.
C++, Linux, RTOS, FreeRTOS, GDB, LLDB, OTA updates, Telemetry, Diagnostics, Unit testing
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Software Engineer
Hayward, California, United States
$170k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Project Canary
Project Canary: Provides environmental data and software for industrial emissions monitoring.
5+ YOEB.S. in CS/EE/SE, 5+ years embedded firmware experience, Linux, C++, Rust, Python, serial protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB), oscilloscope/logic analyzer use, CI/CD and cloud experience, hardware bring-up and debugging.
Linux, C++, Rust, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, Python, CI/CD, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Decoder
6d
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Software Engineer - Power Systems
San Diego or Foster City
$155k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Zoox
ZooxNASDAQ: AMZN: Developing autonomous robotaxis for urban ride-hailing services.
4+ YOEBachelor's or Master's (or equivalent),4+ years embedded real-time software experience, strong C/C++, experience with ARM/PowerPC, CAN/LIN, and supplier integration.
embedded C/C++, ARM, PowerPC, CAN, LIN, PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Digital Signal Processing
Alameda, California, United States
$100k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Provides medical devices, diagnostics, and science-based nutritional products.
7+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 7+ years software development experience, strong embedded software and algorithm implementation skills, familiarity with FDA design controls, excellent communication and math aptitude.
C, C++, IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks, ICE
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Software Engineer - Biophotonics
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Bachelor's degree in CS/CS Engineering or Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, or equivalent; industrial software development experience; proficiency in C, C++, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Scala, or Swift.
C, C++, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Scala, Swift, gdb, lldb, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Unix, Shell scripting, Version control
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Contract
South San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteContract
Cytovale
Cytovale: Develops rapid blood tests for early sepsis detection.
8+ YOE8+ years embedded software experience for electromechanical systems, expert C++ on Linux, strong Python, CI/CD and cross-compilation experience, instrumentation debugging, and ability to author requirements and V&V artifacts.
C++, Linux, Python, Docker, CI/CD
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Software Engineer
Menlo Park, California, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Workstream
Workstream: HR and payroll platform for managing the hourly workforce.
2+ YOEMinimum 2 years embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience with embedded Linux/RTOS/bare-metal, hardware bring-up and driver development, and familiarity with test/debug tools.
C, C++, Python, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, MIPI CSI-2, BLE, Wi-Fi, USB, CI/CD, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$230k-$266k/yr HybridFull Time
Point One Navigation
Point One Navigation: High-precision positioning for autonomous systems and robotics.
7+ YOE7+ years in software development with deep embedded/platform experience, expert modern C++ (C++14+), embedded Linux/RTOS and bare-metal, board bring-up and driver development, hardware interface and debugging skills.
C++, Python, gdb, JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Linux, RTOS
6d
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Lead Software Engineer, Embedded Systems
San Francisco, California, United States
$208k-$286k/yr HybridFull Time
Salesforce
SalesforceNYSE: CRM: Sells cloud-based customer relationship management and business software solutions.
12+ YOE12+ years software development experience, mastery in systems design, distributed filesystems, SaaS on public cloud, strong Java/Python/SQL skills, leadership and mentoring experience.
Java, Python, SQL, Postgress, Trino, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kafka, Elastic Search, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, S3
2mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems
San Mateo, California, United States
$170k-$278k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Skydio
Skydio: Develops autonomous AI drones for defense and industrial inspection.
Experience developing ISP on ARM-based Linux/Android SoCs, especially Qualcomm; ISP pipeline knowledge; CPU/DSP/GPU algorithm development; real-time embedded C++; Python; Android Camera HAL3, Linux V4L2; GStreamer; hardware bring-up; FAA Part 107 encouraged/required for some roles.
ARM Linux, Android, GStreamer, C++, Python, V4L2, HAL3, HEVC, AVC, GPU shaders, DSP, Real-time embedded
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded SW Engineer
Sunnyvale or San Francisco
$215k-$303k/yr OnsiteFull Time
42dot
42dot: Develops autonomous driving software and software-defined vehicle technology.
10+ YOEBachelor's/Master's in CS/EE, 10+ years developing embedded Linux applications, strong C/C++/Rust skills, experience with IPC/systemd/POSIX, Yocto/CMake/Make/Bazel, debugging and performance optimization.
Linux, C, C++, Rust, Python, Shell, IPC, systemd, POSIX, Yocto, CMake, Make, Bazel, Android Automotive OS (AAOS), Robot Operating System (ROS), CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux
San Francisco, California, United States
$180k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nimble
Nimble: Building autonomous robotic systems for supply chain fulfillment.
3+ YOE3+ years professional software engineering experience; proficiency in Rust, C, or C++; Linux kernel development, board bring-up, bootloader/uboot/EDK2/UEFI experience, networking knowledge, and strong communication and mentoring skills.
Rust, C, C++, Linux kernel, uboot, EDK2, UEFI, CUDA, Nvidia Jeston Platform
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Staff Software Engineer: Embedded Power Systems & Functional Safety
San Francisco, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SPAN
SPAN: Sells smart electrical panels for residential energy management.
7+ YOE7+ years embedded software experience in C/C++ on microcontrollers, deep knowledge of electrical power systems, real-time control algorithm design, functional safety (UL/IEC/ISO standards), and strong communication and mentoring skills.
C++, C, RTOS, STM32, ARM Cortex-M, UART, I2C, USB, Ethernet, Modbus, CAN, JTAG, Hardware In the Loop
3w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Staff Software Engineer, Embedded (Rust)
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Watney Robotics
Watney Robotics: Develops autonomous robotic systems for data center infrastructure buildout.
Experienced embedded software engineer proficient in Rust, embedded systems, hardware integration, automated HIL testing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and ML teams.
Rust, Tock OS, Ferrocene, Hubris, pathOS, HIL
1mo
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Embedded Software Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
South San Francisco, California, United States
$54/hr OnsiteInternship, Full Time
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Pursuing EE/CS/CE degree (completed 2nd year), experience designing electromechanical systems, proficient in C/C++/Python/Rust, experience with RTOS or embedded Linux, familiarity with schematics, oscilloscopes, and CAN/SPI/UART.
C, C++, Python, Rust, RTOS, Embedded Linux, CAN, SPI, UART, Oscilloscope, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), ADC, I2C, GPIO, RF
1w
Save
Mark Applied
Hide
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
New York City or San Francisco
$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Butterfly Network
Butterfly NetworkNYSE: BFLY: Handheld whole-body ultrasound scanners powered by semiconductor technology.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,10+ years C/C++ embedded and complex systems experience,experience with SoC bring-up,hardware debugging,Python tooling,real-time systems,and cross-platform wireless development;US work authorization required.
C, C++, Python, Cypress FX3, RISC-V, WiFi, BLE, USB, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, CI