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Embedded Software Engineer

Lumex Talent
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Onsite in San Fransisco

Base Salary Expectation: $170,000- $215,000



The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an elite, venture-backed startup developing revolutionary AI-driven vision technology. The company is replacing traditional, bulky night-vision hardware with ultra-compact, high-speed neural reconstruction algorithms. Their system enables sub-cubic-inch cameras to render clear imagery in near-total darkness (moonless starlight) while operating at high frame rates and ultra-low power consumption.

The team is seeking a highly motivated Embedded Engineer to be instrumental in designing and optimizing software for edge AI systems, specifically focusing on the integration of custom imaging sensors and displays into advanced SoC/SoM packages.


Core Responsibilities

  • Driver Development: Develop, port, and optimize Linux device drivers for a variety of specialized peripherals and high-speed sensors.
  • BSP Management: Modify and maintain Android Board Support Packages (BSP) to enable custom drivers and hardware functionality.
  • Systems Integration: Collaborate across hardware and product teams to ensure seamless interaction between the edge AI chip and peripheral components.
  • Optimization & Debugging: Troubleshoot complex embedded system issues at the intersection of hardware and software to ensure 90 FPS performance at minimal power draw.
  • Documentation: Create clear design and implementation records for scalable manufacturing and future hardware iterations.


Technical Qualifications

  • Core Language: Professional-level mastery of C.
  • Operating Systems: Deep expertise in Embedded Linux and Linux Kernel development.
  • Hardware Bring-up: Proven experience with Android BSP and enabling custom hardware peripherals on existing SoC architectures.
  • Domain Knowledge: Prior experience with imaging sensors, displays, or high-speed data transmission in embedded environments is highly preferred.
  • Edge AI: Understanding of how software interacts with edge AI chips/accelerators is a significant plus.


The Environment

  • Pace: A high-growth, rapid-iteration startup culture backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors.
  • Impact: You will be working on a "world-first" technology that has applications across robotics, autonomous drones, and defense.
  • Team: A lean, engineering-heavy team focused on solving foundational physics problems through software.

Salary : $170,000 - $215,000

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