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Senior or Staff Embedded Software Engineer

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$210,000 - 245,000 yearly

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Job Description - Senior or Staff Embedded Software Engineer


As the Sr or Staff level for the Embedded Engineering team, you will be responsible for architecting, executing, and building the embedded software that powers our lidar firmware system. You will work as a technical peer to the team lead alongside a team of talented ICs with expertise in Linux, C, and C++, Rust, and Python. Your breadth of experience should allow you to both architect the high-level system and implement low-level modules. In addition, you will work closely with the entire firmware team to provide guidance and align on technical direction. Strong communication and a desire to learn are required for our entire team! Come build lidar with us!

This is an onsite position based in our San Francisco, CA office. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Mastery of Modern C++ for embedded systems
  • Strong experience with Rust and Python
  • Strong experience with Linux kernel/driver development
  • Strong experience working with complex embedded systems and bring-up
  • Strong experience with ARM-A class SoCs (TDA4x, AMD Zynq, or similar)
  • Results-oriented, and able to set and meet schedules in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Security
  • RTOS development
  • Functional safety (FuSa, ISO26262, ASIL-B, SIL-2)
  • CI/CD, HIL, Test Infrastructure
  • Networking
  • SIMD/VLIW programming
  • Multi-core synchronization and IPC
The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($160,000 - $220,000)

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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