285 embedded systems software developer jobs at 87 companies in Santa Cruz, CA

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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems
Mountain View, California, United States
$265k/yr HybridFull Time
General Motors
General MotorsNYSE: GM: Manufactures and sells automobiles and automotive parts globally.
5+ YOEMaster's degree in related field; 5+ years embedded software engineering experience; strong C/C++ and embedded development skills; experience with BSP, device bring-up, drivers on Linux/AUTOSAR; familiarity with CAN/LIN, telematics, and tools such as Jira and Git/GitHub.
C/C++, Jira, Git, GitHub, Linux, AUTOSAR, BSP, CAN, LIN, CANalyzer, CANoe, Vehicle SPI, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzers
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Embedded Software Engineer - Body Systems
Foster City, California, United States
$140k-$170k/yr HybridFull Time
Zoox
ZooxNASDAQ: AMZN: Developing autonomous robotaxis for urban ride-hailing services.
1+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience; 1+ year developing real-time embedded software; strong C/C++, object-oriented programming, microcontroller, sensor, hardware bring-up, and system debugging experience.
C++, C, ARM, PowerPC, CAN, LIN, PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape
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Embedded Software Engineer - RISCV
Santa Clara, California, United States
$184k-$357k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOEBS/MS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience, 8+ years embedded software development, strong C and device driver experience, familiarity with computer system architecture and embedded systems.
C, gcc, gdb, RISCV
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Camera Embedded Software Engineer
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Design and develop embedded software for camera and imaging systems, including computational photography and video features for consumer devices.
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Boston or Mountain View or Toronto
$175k-$210k/yr HybridFull Time
Lightmatter
Lightmatter: Develops photonic processors and interconnects for AI data centers
6+ YOEBS+8yr or MS+6yr in CS/EE/Robotics, device driver and kernel development, hardware-software integration, embedded systems communication, Linux software/firmware, Git and CMake experience.
Linux, Git, CMake, GDB, JTAG, logic analyzers, CMIS, OpenBMC, DMTF, Python, C++
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Embedded Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$120k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Trimble
TrimbleNASDAQ: TRMB: Provides hardware, software, and services for construction and geospatial industries.
Ability to obtain DoD security clearance; BS/MS in computer science or computer engineering; expertise in modular software architecture, CM/build systems, Microsoft Visual C++, Python 3.x, Visual Basic, relational databases, GUI development, and test automation for real-time embedded products.
Microsoft Visual C++, Python 3.x, Visual Basic
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Lead Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Saratoga, California, United States
$150k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
E-Space
E-Space: Builds sustainable LEO satellite networks for global IoT connectivity
7+ YOELead embedded software engineer with 7+ years of experience, strong C/C++ in resource-constrained environments, hands-on with RTOS, MCU know-how, sensor integration, and edge networking.
C/C++, Rust, Zephyr RTOS, West, CMake, STM32, Nordic nRF, ESP32, JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, IMU, accelerometer, gyroscope, BLE, Thread, Wi-Fi, MQTT, CoAP, HTTP/REST, CI/CD
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Embedded Software Engineer - Physical AI
San Jose, California, United States
$179k-$306k/yr HybridFull Time
AMD
AMDNASDAQ: AMD: Designs and manufactures computer processors and graphics technology.
Experienced embedded software engineer developing C/C++ and Linux platforms for physical AI, computer vision, graphics, edge AI, hardware integration, and system validation. Bachelor's degree preferred.
C, C++, Python, Embedded Linux, Yocto, BSP, RTOS, V4L2, OpenCV, GStreamer, DisplayPort, MIPI DSI, EGL, OpenGL, Vulkan, PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, FPGA, RTL, Verilog, VHDL, Vivado, Vitis, JTAG, Git, CI/CD, ROS 2
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Pixel Display
Mountain View, California, United States
$174k-$253k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 5+ years software development experience, 3+ years with embedded operating systems, B.S. in CS or related preferred; leadership and advanced degrees preferred.
Linux, Android Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), Android Open Source Project (AOSP), bootloader
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Embedded Software Engineer II , Connectivity Systems at eero
Los Gatos, California, United States
$165k-$224k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOE3+ years software development; embedded Linux experience; C/C++ and scripting (Python or Go); Bachelor's in related field.
C/C++, Python, Golang, Linux, Yocto/BitBake
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Principal Engineer, Embedded Vehicle Software
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$348k-$458k/yr HybridFull Time
Wayve
Wayve: Develops AI software for autonomous vehicle navigation.
15+ YOE15+ years in software and systems engineering; C/C++ development; Python or Rust familiarity; large-scale production systems; performance optimization; embedded, automotive, robotics, or safety-critical expertise.
NVIDIA, Qualcomm, C++, Python, Rust, NVIDIA Drive, Orin, DriveOS, DriveWorks, AUTOSAR
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Principal Software Engineer, Embedded (RIS)
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$172k-$349k/yr HybridFull Time
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNYSE: HPE: Providing global edge-to-cloud infrastructure and IT solutions for businesses.
10+ YOEBS or MS in CS/CE; 10+ years embedded systems; strong C/C++; device driver development; Linux/Unix; hardware-software interface; good communication.
C/C++, Linux/Unix, Device Drivers, Embedded Systems
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Embedded Software Engineer, Onboard Test Automation
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$210k-$267k/yr HybridFull Time
Wayve
Wayve: Develops end-to-end artificial intelligence for autonomous driving systems.
Experience testing embedded software on Linux or QNX, strong Python or C++ skills, embedded hardware experience, debugging system-level issues, and knowledge of automated and integration testing; HiL and CI/CD experience desirable.
Linux, QNX, Python, C++, Buildkite, Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL)
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#(Sr.) Embedded Software Engineer - Location Technology
Santa Clara, California, United States
$129k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
2+ YOEBachelor's or higher in Engineering/CS/IS and 2+ years software engineering experience (or equivalent). Strong C and assembly skills, real-time embedded systems, RTOS, multi-threaded design, ARM development; GNSS/DSP and MATLAB/Python preferred.
C, assembly language, C++, Java, Python, RTOS, TRACE32, ARM, MATLAB, Perl, MIPS, GNSS
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Embedded Software Engineer, Access Control
San Mateo, California, United States
$125k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Verkada
Verkada: Sells integrated AI-powered cloud physical security hardware and software.
1+ YOEBS in CS/Engineering,1+ years Linux development experience,proficient in C/C++,familiar with Linux device drivers and embedded Linux,Bash scripting,distributed systems,HTTP debugging,and able to work onsite five days/week.
C, C++, Linux, Bash, Yocto, Go, Python, WebRTC, HTTP
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Principal Software Engineer, Embedded (RIS)
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$172k-$349k/yr HybridFull Time
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNYSE: HPE: Provides edge-to-cloud IT infrastructure and platform services.
10+ YOE10+ years embedded systems development; strong C/C++, Linux device drivers; experience with network switches/routers, Ethernet, PHYs/SERDES, PCIe; hardware bring-up; excellent collaboration.
C, C++, Linux, Device drivers, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, FPGA, Hardware bring-up
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Flight Research Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Santa Cruz or Concord
$153k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Joby Aviation
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
3+ YOEDegree in engineering/CS or strong portfolio; 3–8+ years experience depending on degree; fluency in C,C++,Python,Git; embedded Linux and safety-critical systems experience; US Person required.
C, C++, Python, Git, embedded Linux, I2C, CAN, SPI, UART, HIL, SIL, Rust, Bazel
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Frameworks
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$189k-$271k/yr HybridFull Time
Intuitive
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
8+ YOEExpert C++ embedded software development for real-time/RTOS or embedded Linux, experience with frameworks/middleware for robotics, product lifecycle and safety practices, and system performance analysis.
C++, Python, RTOS, embedded Linux
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Principal Software Engineer, Embedded (RIS)
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$172k-$349k/yr HybridFull Time
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNYSE: HPE: Provides global edge-to-cloud technology solutions and IT infrastructure services.
10+ YOEBS or MS in CS/CE; 10+ years embedded systems; C/C++, Linux device drivers; network switches/routers; Ethernet/PHY; hardware bring-up; strong communication.
C/C++, Linux, Device drivers, PCIe, I2C, FPGA, Ethernet, High-Speed Buses
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Mountain View, California, United States
$205k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cyngn
CyngnNASDAQ: CYN: Develops self-driving technology for industrial vehicle fleets.
8+ YOE8+ years developing embedded software for product-focused environments; expertise with ARM microcontrollers, low-level drivers, RTOS, safety-critical standards (MISRA C, ISO 26262), debugging tools (JTAG/ETM, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), CI/CD for embedded systems, and strong mentoring and communication skills.
ARM Cortex-M, i.MX-6, JTAG, ETM, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, 3D LIDARs, Cameras, MISRA C, ISO 26262, RTOS, Github Actions, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Continuous Integration (CI)