Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer (Automated Test & Fleet Systems)

Location: Foster City, CA (100% In-Person / On-Site)

Pay Rate: $99.26 USD / Hour

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Industry: Autonomous Mobility & Advanced Robotics

About the Role

Comrise is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support a leading autonomous ride-hailing company in Foster City, CA. In this high-visibility role, you will work directly with the Autonomy Hardware Systems Verification & Validation (V&V) team to develop low-latency embedded software, sensor emulators, and Python-based automation frameworks for safety-critical hardware testing infrastructure.

If you thrive at the intersection of C development, Linux systems, and hardware-software integration, this is an exceptional opportunity to help validate cutting-edge autonomous vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Build Production C Code: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, production-quality C applications on embedded Linux, targeting both user-space and kernel-space low-latency execution.
• Develop Test Automation: Build scalable, Python-based test automation frameworks (Pytest) and tools to streamline integration, execution, and performance validation.
• Hardware & Sensor Emulation: Build and expand hardware/software sensor emulators while extending existing test assets and validation frameworks.
• Hardware Interfacing: Integrate embedded software with FPGA-based and ECU hardware using protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, SPI, and I2C.
• V&V & System Troubleshooting: Execute end-to-end verification strategies, perform system-level diagnostics, and debug complex hardware/software issues.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 4 years of hands-on industry experience.
• C Expertise: Strong proficiency in C focusing on low-latency, high-performance applications in Linux user space (kernel-space experience is a strong plus).
• Linux Systems: Extensive background in Linux system-level programming and networking.
• Python & Tools: Proficiency with Python for automation/testing (Pytest), Git version control, build systems (Bazel), and unit testing frameworks (GTest).
• Embedded Protocols: Hands-on experience with embedded interfaces including Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and CAN.

Bonus / Preferred Skills

• Linux kernel development and device driver implementation for ARM cores using Xilinx SDK or MPSoC platforms.
• Experience with Yocto, Petalinux, or FPGA development (SystemVerilog / HDL verification).
• Familiarity with high-speed protocols (PCIe, MIPI CSI-2), Precision Time Protocol (PTP / IEEE 1588), or Automotive Ethernet.
• Ability to read and analyze electronic schematics and PCB designs.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a top-tier rate of $99.26/hr.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Work directly with state-of-the-art autonomous mobility hardware and sensor suites.
• Impact: Your code will directly validate safety-critical infrastructure that powers the future of autonomous transit.