Firmware Engineer, RTOS, Consumer Devices

. Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $293,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOS

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices.
Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans.
Bring up and debug new boards.
Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles and implement optimizations.
Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver robust fixes.
Foster good software engineering practices.

What you’ll need

Have deep experience shipping embedded systems (around 10+ years).
Are proficient in C and C++.
Are familiar with embedded toolchains, operating systems, and debugging tools.
Have experience with both rapid prototyping and scalable product development.
(Nice to have) Have experience with Zephyr RTOS.
(Nice to have) Have worked with networking/wireless stacks (BLE, Wi-Fi).
(Nice to have) Have experience with robotic system bring-up or Linux kernel development.

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++embedded systemsrapid prototypingscalable product developmentZephyr RTOSnetworking stackswireless stacksBLEWi-Fi

Soft Skills

software engineering practicesroot-cause analysisproblem-solving